In my faith journey, Good Friday has become a very important time of remembering for me. For Jesus’ disciples, his mother and the many who loved Him on this earth, it was a day of great sadness. They did not have the perspective that Easter was coming. For them, it was the end. How could … Continue reading
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What I learned when I cleaned my kitchen floor
After last week’s confession, I decided something should be done about that dirty floor in my kitchen. So when Saturday rolled around and my house was empty… a rarity in my life! Instead of sipping a latte, catching up on some reading or taking a nap…I decided to clean! I know…crazy! I blocked out 2 … Continue reading
Confessions of a Messed-up Blogger
I was chit-chatting with some girlfriends about mom transitions and the whole idea of homeschooling toddlers and teenagers at the same time and surviving all those years in-between. I brought up the topic of “blogs” and how there’s some great information, tips and ideas out there in the blogosphere. My friend responded, “Yeah, I get that… but … Continue reading
How do we lighten the load?
Standing in the shower, I wish I could wash away the weight of the week. Sometimes life piles up and I carry more weight than I would like. I’ve heard some say, God never asks you to carry more than you can bear…. or… God must think you’re strong because of how much He’s given … Continue reading
Cutting Away the Excess
Beneath my kitchen window, I have this one crazy plant that is growing out of control. Its rambling shoots reach out in different directions and catch my sleeve as I walk by. My hubby scooted by it the other day and it somehow got ahold and tried to pull him in. I figured it was time to prune … Continue reading
Living Wide Awake with Courage
I woke up this morning, glad to be breathing and in my own bed. I had one of those dreams. You know the ones where after you wake up, you hug your spouse a little tighter and hold your kids a little closer; thankful the dream is not reality. Fear has a way of gripping us, keeping us tied up … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 