This morning my girl started her sophomore year of high school. {yes, all the feels. all of them.} And I realized it was the last time I'd drive her to her first day of school. Next year she'll drive herself. Not going to lie, it feels like there is a boulder in my throat and I have tears in my eyes just typing these words. As I prayed with her in the car, I tried not to sob ... but it wasn't pretty as I pulled away from the school. It's good, y'all, this watching our babies grow up. I know ... [Read More]
On Accusers and Adulterers … and What Grace Really Looks Like
Have you ever read a familiar passage of Scripture, one you've studied and taught and heard countless sermons about, and then one day you read it and the Holy Spirit whispers something entirely new to you, a glimpse of something you had never considered? Yeah, that happened to me yesterday. I'm using the She Reads Truth Women in the Word plan this summer. {And I love it, by the way!} Yesterday was Day 7 in the New Testament readings. John 8:1-11 ... the adulterous woman. You know the ... [Read More]
A Prayer for the Hard Days
Yesterday was a very emotional day for some people we dearly love. They are in the middle of a difficult and draining situation. It's hard knowing they are hurting and feeling helpless to do anything. Last week, as we talked with them about what comes next, I was reminded how powerful hope is. I've leaned into Psalm 130:5—I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord. Some seasons we are called to hope and to wait. Those are not the seasons I like ... [Read More]
31 Verses to Pray for Your Marriage {Zechariah 8:16-18}
“These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace; do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oath, for all these things I hate,” declares the Lord. Zechariah 8:16-17 Anyone but me love a good checklist? Every day I make a list of what needs to be done and I love being able to draw a line through completed items or check the box by my accomplishments. {Sometimes I even add ... [Read More]
31 Verses to Pray for Your Marriage {Zechariah 4:6}
Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6 Confession: Sometimes I suffer from an affliction called “Just let me do it myself-itis.” I load the dishwasher and do the laundry and make the bed because no one else does it “right.” I agree to lead a committee or take charge of an event so I can make sure everything gets done. I’m not great at delegating and I tend to follow behind people ... [Read More]
31 Verses to Pray for Your Marriage {Haggai 1:7}
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. Haggai 1:7 Do you ever stop and think about why you do the things you do? Not just the big things but little ones as well. I don’t know about you, but I have some habits and mannerisms that drive Scott crazy. For example, eye rolling. Apparently I roll my eyes … a lot. And it isn’t his favorite. Time and again he’d mention how much he hated when I did it and often I’d respond that I didn’t even realize I had. Truth, y’all — eye rolling had ... [Read More]
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