Daily. Moment by moment. An ongoing reality in each of our lives. Making choices. Loving the Word or loving the world. Seeking His kingdom or building my own. Delighting in truth or devouring lies. It all boils down to this: You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in Your Word. Psalm 119:114, NIV The choice? Putting our hope in God and His Word. Resting in confident expectation rooted in Him. It's hard, though, isn't it? To choose to lay down our own dreams and desires, our ... [Read More]
Help for “The Change”
I'm just going to lay it all out there today. In the past couple of years, I've gone through a major transition ... though it seems I was basically unaware of said transition until quite recently. I suppose I thought the moodiness, inability to sleep, lack of focus, ongoing procrastination, and being hot all the time were just a normal part of my 30s. Duh. Doesn't every woman go through this? Isn't "the change" a part of life for we XX chromosome types? The doctor put me on some pills and ... [Read More]
What Distracts You?
Eons ago ... January 19th, to be exact, I began a sharing the ten controlling principles of simplicity as outlined in Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline. We should have completed that study a month ago ... but sometimes living gets in the way of blogging and that has definitely been the case the past several weeks. Today, we'll finally wrap up those principles. Shun anything that distracts you from seeking first the kingdom of God. (95) I think a quick word study might be ... [Read More]
What Now?
I've typed and erased, saved and deleted ... but today's post has not come easily. Words have proven inadequate, photos insufficient. My heart remains heavy from the weight of His sacrifice, from the depth of my unworthiness, from the gratitude for life through Him. I read the end of all the gospels this morning. So many responses to the Risen Lord ... disbelief, wonder, oblivion, obedience. I wonder today ... What now? What will I do with the lessons learned in my silence? What ... [Read More]
{Top Ten} Regret-Free Parenting Quotes
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. So last week I shared about the books I was reading ... this week, I'm going to give you the highlights of one I've finished. Regret Free Parenting: Raise Good Kids and Know You're Doing It Right by Catherine Hickem, LCSW, is EXCELLENT!! I found it both challenging and encouraging. Grounded in the Word of God {loved the "Faith Points" she shared throughout the book}, personal wisdom, and professional experience, this book is a must-have for any mom's ... [Read More]
Yes, It Really Does Matter Where You Shop!
A few weeks ago we were in Charleston and I wanted one of those gorgeous handwoven seagrass baskets from The Market. But since the teensy ones were around $25, I did not purchase one. I did however, purchase this one from the store at Hyman's Seafood. Made in Vietnam, this basket looks very similar to the ones available at The Market ... but only cost me $12. It's perfect for holding all my stationery. I also bought this etched stone {from India} for only $4. Both of these items, as ... [Read More]
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