God rolled out a last-minute live-it-up plan last Tuesday. And I’m not sure what the affinity is to Tuesday lately, but it seems like the last two Tuesdays have become His get-ready-and-just-watch-what-I’m-gonna-do days. Because God’s just like that–He loves to blow us away with who He is and how He loves. I took the kids […]
Archives for June 2013
Because the In-Between Makes Life Possible
I am learning it’s the in-between that makes life possible. As a registered nurse, I’m required to obtain continuing education credits every year to maintain my licensure. And as a labor and delivery RN, one of those classes is called Advanced Fetal Monitoring. Because in labor, I have two patients: the mom and the baby. […]
Lessons from a Lysa TerKeurst Retweet
Don’t underestimate the power your influence holds. The power to share a message. And the influence to spread a cause. Because you may be surprised what God is going to do. Every summer, two days each week, I take the kids to the free summer movies. They love to go to the theater, even if […]
Caught in the Rhythms of Grace
I’m caught in the rhythms of grace. Grace … outlandish and crazy grace. A love poured out from His heart to mine. Something I don’t deserve. Something I could never earn. Something I so desperately need. The beat of its rhythm is steady and sets the pace for my every day. My every hour. My […]
Benefits to Being Outside This Summer {MOB Society}
At our house, summer has begun! We completed our school year and are moving into the new pace of summer with its carefree and relaxed spirit. We are enjoying the sunshine and our first full season using our backyard pool, with everyone swimming safely on their own. And oh how the kids are LOVING the […]
I Listen When You Call {Letters from God}
I see you scurrying and hurrying and worrying to find me. I see you looking for me and listening for my voice. I know you want to know my will and I see the genuine way you search for me wherever you are. And sweet child, you must know, I hear you. And I listen when you […]
Five Reasons to Tell Your Story {Allume}
For the past two years I’ve attended an amazing conference for bloggers called The Allume Conference. As I’ve met amazing friends online, it is this conference that’s like a gigantic reunion–a place where we meet to reconnect, learn, and grow in our online ministry endeavor. And there is almost nothing more fun then getting to hug […]
Giving Thanks :: Seeing 1000 Gifts and Beyond
He walks with them at sunset and my heart about melts away. I snap pictures and swell with love for them and I add it to my list of one thousand gifts–these blessings I’ve been counting awhile now, into the three thousands now. I remember reaching one thousand and how looking for His gifts had […]
When Surrender Seems Easier than Taking a Fall
The frisbees fall to the ground one after another as we make our way through the trees. Some fly right, others fly left, and it’s rare for them to go exactly on the intended path. We’re all together and it’s nice to get outside, and it’s even warmer than we thought it’d be when we […]
When Being Weary Becomes Suffering :: {Hope for the Weary Mom}
I’m a mama, and many days I feel weary. Maybe you do too? What is it about motherhood that runs us down and drags us along? I’m thinking you know exactly what I mean. It’s a dichotomy, this motherhood-life we live. Loving our daily lives, yet wishing they were not as they are. Feeling connected […]