How to Plant Seeds of Prayer Today Last week I shared about my sweet Titus. He is a sweet soul, a middle child and a fierce fighter. The competitive nature, carefree wrestling, and contagious smile hid a deeper soul. It was 5:00 am when the crack of thunder woke us up. The sound of the rain, flashes of light, and that deep rumble, shook the window panes. I rolled over and sighed. I love thunderstorms. My poor Titus usually wakes…
I’m happy to have Valerie with you today. She has some amazing words to share about marriage. I needed this message today…maybe you do too! I opened its tattered cover and found a handwritten note on the back addressed to my husband and I. My Mother-In-Law’s words gripped my heart as if she was still alive or speaking to me from the splendor of Heaven down to my earth-worn soul. She wrote: “This book is a beautiful guide to a…
How to Savor Change My son was crying again. We had discussed the move, and he just couldn’t handle it. He left the table and went to the living room. He just sat on the couch with the silent tears rolling down his cheeks. My sweet, sensitive boy who likes to play sports and wrestle on the floor was hurting. It was evident when we would talk about moving. He would clam up, get mad, and run to hide. Although…
Five Ways God Never Changes Harvest. To reap. A gathering of crops. A verb and a noun. When I think of harvesting, I think of gathering and taking. I think of the plants who worked so hard for the past season to grow, nurture, and mature the fruit. Suddenly, its time to let go. Harvest is a season of change. A season from going to sparse to plenty. From having nothing to having everything. I don’t live in a culture…