"What if God does not demand prayer as much as gives prayer? What if God wants prayer in order to satisfy us? What if prayer is a means of God nourishing, restoring, healing, converting us? Suppose prayer is primarily allowing ourselves to be loved, addressed and claimed by God. What if praying means opening ourselves to the gift of God's own self and presence? What if our part in prayer is primarily letting God be giver? Suppose prayer is not a duty but an opportunity to experience healing and ... Read More about What If…
I Was a Really Good Mom…
...before I had kids! LOL! That is actually the title of a book that I have been wanting to read. I had it on my wish list after seeing it mentioned on another blog, then I found it at Big Lots for $3! woo-hoo! My opinion of this book is kind of mixed. The reason I wanted to read this book is because the title alone really resonates with me. I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood. I had high expectations for becoming a mom. I loved teaching, I thought ... Read More about I Was a Really Good Mom…
The Care and Keeping of You
If you have girls in your household, you might be like me - scared to death of them growing up and having to discuss the, um, sensitive topics that girls deal with. :) ha!! Well, this book, The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library) helped us tremendously in our household!! I am actually excited to share this with you...whereas a few months ago, I would have admitted that I was terrified!! This book, put out by American Girl, is recommended for girls ... Read More about The Care and Keeping of You
Oh, so much
Oh, so much to be thankful for. Oh, so many memories to capture in words. Oh God, keep on opening my eyes to your gifts...big and small. I want to remember the sweet smiles, the small victories, the moments of joy. So, I take note. I come to this quiet little space on the web and count my blessings. One by one... the whole family at the pool, 2 Saturdays in a row! I love it! finishing up swimming lessons we now have 3 new swimmers in our family! the gift of prayer watching my kids ... Read More about Oh, so much
A Letter to my Children…
Dear Hannah, Emily & Caleb,In just a few short weeks, mommy is going to be traveling to a small country in Central America called Belize. I am going with a mission team from our church and the ministry called Hearts of Christ, that our church supports.Of all the people in this world, I want you ~ my own kids ~ to understand my heart in going on a trip like this. You already know this, because we talk about it often, but there are many people around the world that do not know the love of Jesus in ... Read More about A Letter to my Children…
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