3 Ways to Be Still in the Morning

3 Ways to Be Still in the Morning As I huffed and puffed up the stairs to the third floor, I sat the basket of laundry on the hardwood beside my bed. I looked around and sighed. The first thing I did for the cluttered room was open the curtains. If I was going to spend time folding, sorting, and ironing laundry I might as well let some sunshine in. The next thing I did was make the bed. I…

One Free Gift You Can Give This Season

One Free Gift You Can Give This Season …… My children are coming to grips with the idea of getting rid of some things. We won’t be taking all of their toys to Honduras. So my seven year old, packed a small backpack with his “favorites.” And put it in his closet. He doesn’t want to forget anything. Inside? A few small plastic figures, a blanket, and his Hulk stuffed toy. That’s it. No expensive legos or Star Wars toys….

How to Listen for God in the Silence {Part 2}

How to Listen for God in the Silence {Part 2} (read part one here.) I can see the sisters grabbing each others hands. I can see the tears, streaming down the cheeks. I can see their weary bodies from caring for their sick brother break under the weight of grief, and begging the God of their Savior to come to them. They begged for Jesus to come, but He stayed two more days. Mary and Martha endured two days of…

How to Break Up With Busy

How to Break Up With Busy……. The light is tricky this time of year. It shines so bright and beautiful outside, the sun just screams warmth. When I walk outside and the air cuts through my skin and I shiver. Don’t get me wrong. I love sweater weather. I love boots, and scarves, and layering. But I don’t like to get deceived in thinking the sun is going to be warm, but then the air is chilly. The advent season…