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
Love Languages
Have you read the book, The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman? This book was really good for me to read a few years ago! And now, I'm on my second read through of the children's version of this book.If you have never figured out yours or your spouse's love language, I highly recommend reading these books!! It can be really eye opening as to how we give and receive love.I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out my children, though! Has anyone else had this problem? I've read through the book ... Read More about Love Languages
Silence
God speaks in the silence of the heart.Listening is the beginning of prayer. ~Mother Teresa Listening is hard. Silence is harder. It is hard enough to listen to a loud voice that is right in front of me...what with all my own thoughts swirling around in my mind while the other person is talking. But, to listen to God?Do you hear God?Does God speak to you?I'd love to hear from you!I am trying to make it a practice to sit in silence and listen for God's voice during my prayer time. It is ... Read More about Silence
So Long, Insecurity Week Five
Here are Beth Moore's comments and questions regarding Chapter 9 in the book, So Long, Insecurity.Friends, if I could just gently nudge you...if you haven't purchased or borrowed or read this book, I think you need to. :) No, I may not know you...but you are probably a woman if you read this blog. And, this book is for every woman!! You have my permission to wait til it gets to the library...but, I'm telling ya, it won't be the same if you can't highlight, underline and write your own prayers ... Read More about So Long, Insecurity Week Five
Depression, meds and weight gain…
If you are a long time reader of my blog, you know that I struggle with depression. I have tried many things to "beat" this thing...but alas, the Lord has allowed this for me for His purposes. Understanding that He is in control and that He truly has a purpose in this for me has been a tremendous encouragement to me.I have tried various meds, you may remember. It seems that my body emotionally really likes lexapro. This is what helped me 4 years ago, and now it is helping me again.But, ... Read More about Depression, meds and weight gain…
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