Today, I am happy to introduce you to a new friend, Melanie. Melanie writes at Only a Breath and speaks such encouragement and blessing into the lives of others. Her words to you today have blessed me already and I know that you will find inspiration and hope in what she shares. Thank you, Melanie, for sharing with us today! {Oh and Melanie has allowed me to share my heart with her readers today as well ... so pop over there and say "Hi!" I know you'll want to delve into her writings ... [Read More]
Perspective
A week ago we were at Sea World giggling at the antics of sea lions and otters and wondering at the strength of killer whales. Four days ago I was using humor to make light of my current state of disorganization. Two days ago I was teaching some of my clients at the crisis pregnancy center the truth that Jesus is the Light of the World. But now ... today ... I'm on my knees in prayer. Our niece (my husband's brother's daughter) is in PICU at a hospital in Birmingham. A week ago, ... [Read More]
Nobody Told Me
This morning, I'll be at the crisis pregnancy center ... ministering to women and families in need of encouragement, support, and truth. My friend, Melissa Neshdahl, shares my heart for crisis pregnancy ministry and I'm so happy to welcome her to my blog today! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Friends in Christ, My name is Melissa Nesdahl and I’m honored to be guest posting here on Teri Lynne’s wonderful blog (Don’t you all just love her?!). Her passion challenges us to dig deeper into His Word, inspiring us ... [Read More]
I Need to Hug a Tree
Last night my husband and I watched (sort of) Avatar. After watching, he commented on Facebook that while it wasn't one of his favorite movies, he felt like he needed to go outside and hug a tree. Though he was being sarcastic, his statement made me think ... When was the last time I was caught up in the wonder of God's creation? Richard Foster's sixth controlling principle of the discipline of simplicity points to this idea: Develop a deeper appreciation for the creation. My daughter and I ... [Read More]
Are you a polite parent?
{We're out of town celebrating my daughter's birthday ... so today, a compilation of posts from the archives on the topic of Polite Parenting. I do hope they are encouraging to you as this new week begins. ~ Teri Lynne} Several months ago I pondered the question ... "What if submission begins with simply being polite?" In the course of that pondering, we looked at applying that idea to our marriages, parenting, and other relationships. In looking at how the idea of submission relates to ... [Read More]
It Happens so Fast
Eleven years ago at 6:30 am, I was hooked up to an IV sitting happily in the maternity wing of Helen Keller Hospital in north Alabama. We'd arrived at the hospital around 6:00 am to begin the next chapter of our lives ... parenting. I was all smiles and welcoming hugs for the 50+ friends and family who wandered in and out of the room that sweet Thursday morning. As I noshed on ice chips and took pictures with various people, I was blissfully unaware of how much my heart would grow at 1:04 ... [Read More]
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