When We Have a Father When we have a father, we have a glimpse into the heart of God.  So many children grow up without a father.  He might leave or have never been there.  I had my dad all growing up, and have him still. He has been to me an example  of what we have in God the Father. For example, he worked hard, but we always went on vacations. He brushed my hair when I was young. And even dressed me on…
You have your hands full! The baby was crying crocodile tears because she couldn’t stand up in the grocery cart. My three-year-old was trying to throw the box of mac ‘n cheese out of the back while sitting on the bag of grapes. Then, my five-year-old brought me a candy bar with begging eyes and I was trying to check out. You have your hands full! I wanted to look at the woman and say, “DUH!?!” Instead, I smiled embarrassingly. I never…
ln this post, we’ll be exploring the ways perfectionism destroys peace. I love to plan and I’m really good at it!Similarly, I plan meals…plan trips to the store.I plan vacations…plan my days.I plan things at church. How Perfectionism Destroys Peace I love to organize as well!For instance, I organize the shelves in my pantry.I organize the sheets (by size) in my closet.Of course, all of my family’s clothes are organized! I organize all of my school supplies.Finally, all my books…
How God Sees Mothers…… Dear Mother, I See You I see your heart-ache….…the good ache from all the love that you hold.…the bad ache from all the guilt that you carry.I see …your tears of joy.I see your tears of pain.…your smile, tired but sweet.I see your tired eyes and wrinkles.…your gentle, maybe calloused hands. I see the mothers sitting alone in the waiting room waiting to hear the heartbeat.…the mothers sitting alone in the waiting room knowing there will be no heartbeat….