If there has ever been a late post, this is it. This post has been "written" in my head several times but for this and that reason has not been typed and published yet. Let me back up. The first of January I encouraged you to set goals for 2011. We talked about turning the impossible into possible. I told you mine and said ...
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While searching for an image for another blog post, I came upon this poster. Immediately the Holy Spirit said, "This is what God thinks of you!" Then I was hit with all of these encouraging thoughts: You are ...
God Shaped Hole
It has been one of those days and I just NEED something. I don't know what it is but the craving it HUGE. I want it NOW. Oh I know what I need...I think. I sink myself - eyes, teeth, ears, body - into it and it is wonderful. But what is this? That didn't do it? I want more. Or is this a new need? ...
Sin Takes, Never Gives
In October I wrote a blog about sin. I passed along s statement that the Holy Spirit said to me, "Sin is not cute." I have thought about that statement several times as I watch my children. Today, I learned a new statement about sin. This one came from Beth Moore in her teaching video for Living Beyond Yourself. ...
My Apologies for Barfing on You
Before I even start this blog, I am going to apologize for "barfing" on you. That is my term for "spilling my guts." I have talked in a few past blogs about being real. Well here it is... Little Man woke up from his nap on Friday and has been a terror since. Understand that he is always a terror but he has ramped it up five ...
The Not-So Joys of Facebook Part 2
Yesterday I told you about a new study on how reading friends' Facebook posts affect us. If you missed it, be sure to click over before reading today's post. Here are two Facebook posts: Facebook Status #1: Made homemade cinnamon rolls, started a family tradition of snow icecream, worked on homemade valentine cards ...
The Not-So Joys of Facebook Part 1
A couple of days ago, I watched a news story concerning Facebook and how other people's posts affect our mood. It was a study done to see how much we compare our lives to other people's lives - or their supposed lives according to their Facebook updates. According to the study, Facebook users decide how their life is compared to what ...
When Being Frugal and Being Wise Meet
I am frugal. My friends say I squeak. I also look for every opportunity available for my children to work on creativity and fine motor skills. With that said, this year I am letting it all go. For this moment in time spending money on something pre-made is the best decision. Let me explain. For the past few years, I have ...
Craving Vs. Need
I few weeks ago I let you know about an airing on Focus on the Family called "Finding Satisfaction in God, Not Food" with author Lysa TerKeurst. This was a two day interview on January 4 and 5 containing insight from her book Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food. Although I have not read the book, ...
Question: Schedule
I received this great comment/question on a past post: Hello! I just found your blog today as I was looking for some good materials to use for my 5 and 4 year old boys. They've been to preschool in the past, but now I am staying home with them. I'm not a "natural" at this whole preschool mom thing (not a fan of crafts, cheezy kid songs, etc.), ...