April 18, 2020 I’m laughing now, but a few days ago it was no laughing matter. We had just pulled the gator into the garage from feeding goats and collecting chicken eggs. The hens had given us a particularly good yield with a nice collection of warm brown and pink eggs and a few mutedContinue reading “Head Egg Guy”
Category Archives: Family
From Frustrated to Faithfully Focused
Jan 23, 2020 I get it. I really do. I was about to explode one Sunday after running errands with the kids. The constant noise and bickering coupled with keeping my kids from eating old sticky gummies in the van and running out into the parking lot had pushed me to the brink of insanity. Continue reading “From Frustrated to Faithfully Focused”
Reflection
Jan 6, 2020 You know those moments when you pause and see yourself? It’s almost like taking a snapshot or looking objectively from the outside. I had a moment like that today. The sun was dropping low as I drove our John Deere Gator to the outdoor spigot. My three boys were piled in theContinue reading “Reflection”
New Year’s Resolutions
Dec 30, 2019 Get ready. Are you ready? People are going to be asking. So did you make any resolutions? Unprepared, you may pull one out of thin air when asked. “I plan to get in shape.” “To stop eating junk food” “To spend more time with family.” Sure, those are good. It’s always goodContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
When it is Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Dec 18, 2019 You don’t know when it may hit you. “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” some say. But to those who are grieving, jingle bells and ho ho ho around every corner may make the hurt run deeper and the whole season dreadfully hard. Whether we actually come out and say itContinue reading “When it is Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Behind the Christmas Cards🎄
Dec 6, 2019 As you receive Christmas cards this year from friends and family, you may see sparkling photos with brilliant smiles and loving family sentiments. It is so beautiful to celebrate families and share warm greetings and happiness during this time of year. It’s right that we highlight the good. In fact, God tellsContinue reading “Behind the Christmas Cards🎄”
May Be God is Real
Nov 22, 2019 We just need to point people to Christ and let God do the work. I’m thankful that the heavens declare the glory of God, and that it’s God’s goodness that draws people to Him, young and old. Emmett’s thoughts overflowed this morning right after breakfast, and I’m so grateful that God willContinue reading “May Be God is Real”
Parenting with Grace
Parenthood is challenging no matter what philosophy we believe or methods we follow. Raising naturally selfish and tantrum-throwing miniature humans to be caring and productive members of society is hard work and can sometimes seem overwhelming. And it’s usually these little people who bring out the worst in us and make us realize we stillContinue reading “Parenting with Grace”
Hard Questions
As a mom of three young boys, I answer probably 400+ questions a day if I include those ridiculous but completely understandable questions like, “Why don’t we eat dogs?” and “Why can’t I marry my cousin Rosie?” But then there are more serious questions. Whether it’s a stalling tactic or just a quiet time toContinue reading “Hard Questions”
Rough Seasons
During rough seasons of life, as people get older, sickness sets in, energy runs out, people may think, “I’m done. My time has come and gone. It’s over.” I don’t know if my grandfather ever thought anything similar as his young, healthy body grew old and sick. He had given himself to service and ministry.Continue reading “Rough Seasons”
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