Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret

Devotional, Faith, Hope

I have been reading as much as I can about China lately (Obviously!) and I decided I also wanted to read about missionaries to China.  Who better to start with than Hudson Taylor?  The book “Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret,” was already in my possession and even though I’ve read it before, I decided to read it again.  While re-reading, I discovered some very exciting truths about God and abiding while reading through his life. I HIGHLY recommend this book!  You can find…

How to Rest and Not Rush

Faith, Kindness of God, Motherhood

How to Rest and Not Rush Rush, rush, rush… We could be rushing around for the doctor’s appointment, only to wait in the waiting room.Rushing around getting the kids ready, only to wait on your husband.We’re rushing around, speeding, only to get stopped at a light. One summer in college my uncle got me a job working for the state. I worked for the State Treasurer’s office, in the Unclaimed Property department. Not exactly exciting things happening there, but it…

God is Still Teaching Me

Devotional, Faith, Motherhood

God is Still Teaching Me I thought the other day: “What would it be like to be an artist in New York City?” Now, I’m not an artist.  I’ve only been to New York City once and it was completely overwhelming.  I was really asking myself: what if I were someone different?  Simply put, I guess I wondered if I would be the same person, have learned the same lessons, or even been on the path I am now?  I sometimes wonder if…

How Kindness Honors God

Courage, Devotional, Faith, Motherhood

How Kindness Honors God Kindness is…compassion.tenderness.helpfulness.gentleness.generosity.selflessness.forgiveness. Galatians 5:22 says it is a “fruit of the Spirit.”Ephesians 4:32 says “and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” When I think of kindness, I think of two things:Someone who is gentle and sweet.Someone who goes out of their way for others. My husband is very gentle and sweet.  I knew I wanted to marry a man who was good with children, and I…