Does prayer really work? To answer this question we need to know what we are expecting from prayer. And this is a tricky thing, it's an individual thing, very personal. Do we pray in the hopes of changing God's mind? Do we pray with our own personal wish list in hand? Do we intercede for others and ask God to do what we think is best? Do we say, "Your will be done." and do we mean it? Do we pray for miracles believing He can really do it? What do we hope to gain from prayer? Why do ... Read More about Does prayer really work?
monday morning praise
As I ponder the funeral service for the 2 boys in our community that was last night, I find it hard to be thankful. But, I know the joy is there. I'm feeling the heartbreak of those families who have lost their precious children. But, there is HOPE in Jesus and knowing those families will be reunited someday in heaven! I can't imagine grieving without that hope and without Jesus by my side. I'm so thankful these 2 families have that. Looking for the joy... litlte boys and ice cream ... Read More about monday morning praise
finding joy
Sometimes we have to look hard. Sometimes the joy comes up within us without warning. Sometimes we have to seek. Sometimes it's right in front of us. I'm still looking...and when I truly look around me at the life God has given me, I find joy. I don't have to look for long. Finding joy... lots of friends to play with at the pool June is over! (it was so busy. busier than I like to be!) the start of a new week...a new month! civil war reenactment with my family - it was over 100 ... Read More about finding joy
My favorite parenting book
{affiliate links used. thank you for supporting this blog.} I have been wanting to share about this book with you, dear readers! Loving Our Kids On Purpose: Making A Heart-To-Heart Connection I have mentioned before how difficult parenting has been for me. I started off way too strict with my oldest and have many, many regrets of way too many spankings. I am not writing this post to start a debate, though. :) I just know that for me, when spanking was my only tool, and when it was ... Read More about My favorite parenting book
thankful on monday morning…
swimming with friends hiking with friends beautiful mountains, right in our backyard rhododendrons blooming everywhere in Cades Cove my boy winning "most Christ-like" at soccer camp!!! so proud, humbled and thankful all at the same time!! what a neat award. a very exciting baseball game where Caleb hit the very last hit in a double-overtime game to bring in the 2 winning runs!! 29-27 -- what a game!! the most exciting one of the season! i love watching him play! reading Farmer ... Read More about thankful on monday morning…
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