What Lies Before Us


Genesis 13:9 Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.” –Bible, New International Version Today, I’m writing on the word before. Five Minute Friday had that as the word prompt of the week.Continue reading “What Lies Before Us”

Hope Unswervingly


1 Corinthians 13:13 But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love. Consummation: noun, perfection, fufillment Unswerving: adverb, turning aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight orContinue reading “Hope Unswervingly”

Empty Out the Fear of Brokenness


Photo Credit: Pinterest, The Broken Way, Ann Voskamp, Laurie McClure, FaithGatweay Dear Lord, Please forgive me for fighting back so hard. I know that education is a passion for you and me. We are being prepared each step of the way and each day. Forgive me for having trouble accepting the brokenness and the feelingsContinue reading “Empty Out the Fear of Brokenness”

Why Kicking Your Kids Out of the Garden of Eden Works!


My husband and I attended a John Rosemond seminar at our then church in an Atlanta suburb when our son was a toddler/infant.  I really don’t remember.  I just know we were new parents back in 2006/2007.  We were trying to learn all we could about parenting.  At least I was, and I convinced himContinue reading “Why Kicking Your Kids Out of the Garden of Eden Works!”

Quiet Please


My one word for 2017 is QUIET.  I will only shout it in my head.  Capitalizing it for emphasis.  I was led to this word in God’s Word on a morning this past week.  People have talked about their “one word” in the blogging community, but I have never chosen a word.  This year I’mContinue reading “Quiet Please”

My 2016 Bookshelf


My bookshelf isn’t a shelf.  My books lie scattered in two bathrooms, in my purse, or on a coffee table.  I like to read, but I rarely have the chance to settle into a book for more than a few minutes.  As a part time speech therapist and full time wife/mommy I do squeeze inContinue reading “My 2016 Bookshelf”

Ten Questions to Self


10-questions My virtual “friend” and fellow blogger and God Sized Dreamer CEO gave a list of 10 Questions to ask yourself at the end of the year.  I liked it.  So I’m sharing it.  She is gracious to share freebies.  Thank you Holly Gerth! You can click the link above or just ponder these questionsContinue reading “Ten Questions to Self”