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Tag: Trust

  • Are You Under the Table Too?

    On a recent Sunday, my pastor spoke on Matthew 15:21-28. It’s an interesting passage. The interchange between Jesus and a Canaanite momma imploring Him to heal her daughter is quite challenging. Jesus doesn’t respond how we would expect.  He seems a bit rude.  (I can’t believe I just wrote that Jesus appeared rude.  That seems…

  • Hope and a Pipe Stand

    It was just a very full pipe stand. My first thought was how much they reminded me of my Dad…my second was, “Ewwww…that’s kinda gross…think of the mouths that have been on those!” (ever the mother) Recently I went antique shopping with a friend.  I love looking at all the beautiful things, the knick-knacks, and…

  • Anybody Got The Trust Thing Down?

    “You’re not my mom, Mom.” When my 6 year old said this we all chuckled a bit that while referring to me as Mom she declared me “not mom.” Lately my sweet daughter has discovered that she can wield a pretty hefty weapon against me. Unfortunately, I still haven’t figure out the proper defense. My…

  • The Study I Didn’t Want to Do

    More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.  Romans 5:3-5 This morning my Bible study…

  • God’s Plan…Perfect

    No Pretty Little Bow I’ve been trying to figure out a good way to start this post. I just can’t think of one. So I guess I’ll just share stuff with you and hope that God uses my fuzzy thinking to bless! He’s good that way. Yesterday my Dad went to be with the Lord. …

  • Wading Into the Waves Holding My Savior’s Hand

    Wading Into the Waves Holding My Savior’s Hand Just saw that my newest blog is up at MomLifeToday.  I hope you enjoy it. I’d also like to ask for prayer as I begin a new book proposal!  Working on Chapter 1…draft number 1,365,279…just kidding, it just feels that way! I’m so excited about the idea…

  • Prayers Post

    Bedtime Prayers…Anytime! Thank you so much for all YOUR prayers!  I’ve been blessed by all your sweet encouraging words and prayers as my family deals with my Dad’s failing health!  God has been so very gracious and kind to us all!  It’s very difficult but His faithfulness abounds!  Thank you again! I hope you enjoy…

  • Me Again :)

    Me Again 🙂 I just found out that Sonoma Christian Home website posted one of my articles!  Single Parent Swim!  I hope you enjoy it! 

  • Can I Really Control the Weather?

    “Mommy, it’s all your fault.” It was raining and although we had on all our pool attire, we were not heading to the pool.  It wasn’t just raining, it was pouring buckets.  And my five year old was spittin’ mad…spittin’ mad at me!     Lately I’ve been feeling like I have absolutely no control over…

  • My Money Faucet…Quick!! Someone Get a Wrench!

    So I know in polite conversation you aren’t supposed to talk about God, politics or money. I already talk about God because He’s everything to me. And although I have very strong opinions about most things, I’ve decided to refrain from politics. But today I just gotta vent a bit about money. Oh my goodness!!!…