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Hope

Depression· Prayer· Praying the Scriptures· Scriptures and thoughts

Tonight as I was walking just before a rainstorm came in, I happened to look up at the clouds. I am fascinated by clouds, they are so beautiful! And each one so unique. Tonight, what I noticed, though, was not their uniqueness...but a hole. A hole in the clouds. A storm was coming in; the clouds were very dark. Yet, there was a hole in the clouds. Through the hole I saw blue sky, yet there were gray and stormy clouds all around it. A hole in the clouds. A light at the end of the ... Read More about Hope

Surviving hard days…

Depression· Family· Homeschooling - General· Parenting

So, I've been trying to brainstorm ideas of "fun" things for my kids to do while I am just barely hanging on by a thread. To gain entrance into the "survival folder" of ideas, they must be: 1) LOW maintenance on mom, 2) independent for the kids to do, 3) FUN for the kids, I want it to actually take up some time! and 4) fairly simply clean-up, preferably cleaned up by the children. :) One blessing that I have encountered is that school in the mornings doesn't stress me out. That is ... Read More about Surviving hard days…

Multitude Monday

Gift List· Prayer· Scriptures and thoughts

My hope is built on nothing less... than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame... but wholly lean on Jesus name! All gifts...all undeserved...all is grace. 19. chocolate from my honey 20. a successful trip to walmart with kids 21. rain 22. Tuesday morning ladies 23. He knows all and loves still 24. fall decorations around the house 25. another day to trust 26. a roof over my head, a warm place to sleep 27. PBS kids in the afternoon (I needed a ... Read More about Multitude Monday

Crazy Love

Books I'm Reading

If you haven't had the opportunity to read the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan yet...take my word for it...read it! I purchased this as an audio book last year and loved it. Now, I am reading it again and it is even better this time around!This book starts off with some foundational truths about God...but in the middle chapters in this book be prepared to be challenged, convicted, awed and inspired in your faith. I'm using my pen this time around and already have sooooo many lines underlined! ... Read More about Crazy Love

Unmerited grace

Gift List· Prayer· Scriptures and thoughts

thankfulblessingsgiftsgraceundeserved1. my husband washing the dishes2. a day out with the family3. the ability to praise in the wilderness4. God showing me my desperate need for Him5. goodnight hugs6. little boy asking to be carried to his bed and tucked in...help me never forget his big bear hugs when he is clinging to my neck7. the gift of worship8. the gift of tears9. the grace He bestows by allowing His very words to sustain me and give me life10. new mercy. every morning. undeserved.11. ... Read More about Unmerited grace