Happy Easter
I hope everyone out there in blogland had a beautiful Easter. I love Easter because after 40 days of denying ourselves this, that or the other we wake up refreshed and ready for new life. New life after death. Death … Continued
I hope everyone out there in blogland had a beautiful Easter. I love Easter because after 40 days of denying ourselves this, that or the other we wake up refreshed and ready for new life. New life after death. Death … Continued
Be Still, My Soul Katharina von Schlegel (1752) Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Trust in your God, your savior and your guide, who through all changes faithful … Continued
I have a confession to make. My attempt to keep up with the daily laundry for Lent has been abysmal. By the third day I was already so far gone I figured that there was no way I could make … Continued
It’s that time of year again…Lent. Once again I struggled with what to give up or add. I find it difficult to find things to “cut out” of my daily life. I can’t really think of a vice or something … Continued
I know this is long but it is so worth it. Rev. David Spain of First Christian Church of Norman gave this sermon on January 6 and I knew the minute I heard it that his message needed to go … Continued
Its been three weeks since Sandy Hook. We’ve cried, mourned, been angry and started getting political. But life has picked up and moved on. America is now playing with their new toys and gadgets and are starting to put away … Continued
It seems like we’re all dazed and confused. We are feeling helpless as 26 families are beginning to lay to rest their babies and heroes. When tragedy strikes someone we love we have this knee jerk reaction to reach out … Continued
You know what’s awesome? Having your 2 year old tell you he needs to potty…while you’re in the shower. All parents of toddlers know that when a potty-training child says pee-pee, you jump. Nothing like leaning over the toilet, helping … Continued
Anticipation. That is what comes to mind when I think about Advent. The excitement leading up the birth of our savior, counting down the days, singing songs of prophesies foretold and helping make Christmas miracles come true. Unchecked this anticipation … Continued
(left: me. Right: published author, big time blogger, paid speaker. I’m not jealous or anything) Several weeks ago I went to hear Jen Hatmaker (Christian author and blogger) speak. A friend of mine had told me about her book, 7, … Continued