My baby is turning five. I have very, very mixed emotions about this. I absolutely love the boy that he is becoming, despite his extreme picky eating habits and his stubbornness at times. :) I love watching him outside with David swinging the bat with all his might. I love watching him ride his bike faster and faster. I love holding his dirty little fingers when he'll let me. But, does he have to grow up so fast? Can I really be starting kindergarten with him in 3 short months?From the moment ... Read More about Birthday Boy
Do Not Be Anxious
The last few days I have been anxious, well overwhelmed even. Not the overwhelmed I get when facing depression, but overwhelmed with the great need around me and the sheer amount of hurting people in my life.I wonder if anyone else has experienced this...but in the last year or so, when God has been growing in my heart a desire for prayer, He also has heightened the burden I feel like I'm carrying through prayer. I just am spending more and more time praying for others...especially in a ... Read More about Do Not Be Anxious
Our Easter Garden
It all started in a garden. I never realized the importance of gardens in the Bible until recently. The first man. The first woman. The first sin. The fall of man...Our need for a Savior started in a garden. Our Savior spent many hours in prayer to the Father...in a garden.Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with ... Read More about Our Easter Garden
Ready to Celebrate!
I can't believe it...I am FIVE DAYS of readings away from reading the entire Bible in 90 days!! Hip Hip Hooray!! I've also been following along with Mom's Tool Box and her encouraging words that have helped us along the way!This will be my first complete read through the Bible. And in 90 days, none the less!! :) Can you tell I'm excited? Give a shout out to the almighty GOD for helping me to get through His awesome Word!! So, do any of you have suggestions for how I can CELEBRATE?? ... Read More about Ready to Celebrate!
Conversations about Paradise
We've been reading small chunks of the Easter story each morning for our devotion, and a few days ago we got to the part where Jesus told the thief on the other cross that today He would see him in Paradise. This is how our conversation went...Me: Jesus told the thief that He would see Him in paradise. Do you know where Paradise is?Hannah: Oh! I know! (all excited) Paradise Falls, like on the movie Up ! Me: well, no...before the movie Up there was another paradise!LOL!By the way, we LOVE the ... Read More about Conversations about Paradise
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