How do you know what is in your heart? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Matthew 12:34 If you really want to know what is in your heart, just listen to what is coming out of your mouth. For me, this is a scary proposition. My words aren’t always the kindest. What is even worse, is the tone of voice that I sometimes choose to … [Read more...]
Thankful–The Real Life Edition
When people are asked what they are thankful for, of course they rattle off family, friends, home, etc. For many of us that stuff is a given--and we really ARE blessed if that is true. But it is so easy to be thankful for the obvious. Mandy at Worshipful Living has been doing a Scope bookclub about Ann Voskamp’s 1000 Gifts. One of the points … [Read more...]
Perspective for this Season of Life: 3 Things to Remember
The school work is not done. The baby is crying. A diaper needs changed. You don’t know what’s for dinner and it’s almost 5p.m. The phone rings. All you really want to do is sit down on the couch and do NOTHING. It’s a typical day in your life, right? Some days are like that. Realistically, some days aren’t. They are the rare occasions … [Read more...]
Moms, You HAVE to Do This!
As I write this, the only sound I can hear is the air conditioner running...and it is pure PEACE! I am alone. Not shopping or doing anything special. Honestly, I have been sitting in the library planning homeschool for next year. I have had 2 hours of being with just me, getting excited about what I do best (teaching my kiddos), surrounded by a … [Read more...]
