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Words from a Friend

A friend of mine (from college) recently posted something on her blog that I wanted to pass along to you all.  It’s something that I have thought about very often…especially since having Austin.  You can read it by going to Little Joys “Mommyhood“. And, before you ask, no this is not a pre-“we are having another baby” post! 😉 Hope you enjoy, and are challenged to view God’s blessings a little differently than you (and definitely I) do often…...

Flashlight & Baby Steps

While on the beach last weekend, we splurged and purchased both kids their very own flashlight to use as we searched for crabs in the late, dark evenings.  Though, I’m sure it is possible to crab-hunt without a flashlight, it gave at least a little comfort knowing where you were about to step.  After a few minutes of crab-hunting, Austin was tired of the whole flashlight thing, and I was given his little light.  So, I began to shine it in front of my feet...

Not a Good Mother

Lately I’ve been struggling with managing my frustration and sometimes anger with my daughter and her strong-willed, tantrum-throwing self.  Tonight, after having another frustrating evening with her testing me in every way, I sat down and picked up my copy of She’s Gonna Blow, by Julie Ann Barnhill, that I had started reading several months ago.  What I read brought tears to my eyes as it revealed such a basic but oh, so important truth.  Be sure to check out...

The Simple Woman’s Daybook

For Today… March 2, 2010 Outside my window… I see my day lilies and amarillas sprouting!  Yahh!!  Spring is coming…and the weather is beautiful 🙂 I am thinking…about all that I was convicted about and challenged with over the last month (but especially last week in our revival services)…oh, how much I have to work on…to be truly changed into His image! I am thankful for…a forgiving God, who loves me and gives me unfailing mercy and grace, even when...

Striving for Imperfection

If you know me at all, you probably know that I am a perfectionist.  I don’t wash my hands 5 times with 5 different soaps every 5 minutes of the day {usually *grin*}, but I do like to be very organized…a proper place for every item in my house…a checklist for making checklists {okay, so maybe not that much of a perfectionist}…you get the picture. I’ve noticed that with each child I have, and each year that passes with those...

Prayer Challenge {Finale}…

Pray for Him (Prayers 7-9)compiled by Faith Taylor 7. God’s Enabling PowerII Corinthians 9:8 I pray that You would make all grace abound toward my husband; that he, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. Colossians 1:11 I pray that he would be strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness Colossians 1:29 I pray that he would labor, striving according to Your working, which worketh...

Prayer Challenge Cont’d…

Pray for Him (Prayers 4-6)compiled by Faith Taylor Pray for his:   4.  Godly Character I Timothy 3:204, 6-7 I pray that my husband would be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, not striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; not a novice, lest...

A Prayer Challenge

I ran across a booklet today, which I had been given years ago as a challenge for wives to pray for their husbands on a daily basis, specifically out of God’s word.  I have put this with my Bible, to go through daily, and I would encourage you to join me as we lift up our husbands! Pray for Him (Prayers 1-3)compiled by Faith Taylor Pray for his:1.  Faithfulness to His Calling Colossians 1:9-10 I pray that he would be...

A Patient Parent

The Proverbs 31 Ministries devotional had such a great illustration to parents today, that I could not help but want to pass it on to my readers.  If you are not subscribed to Proverbs 31 Ministries daily devotionals, I suggest that you do so by clicking here. A Patient Parent 8 Jan 2010 Glynnis Whitwer “Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.” Galatians 6:7 (NLT) One of the most damaging choices...

Every Day Moments | Januray 5th, 2010

Here’s a new blog posting that I’m going to try out…I hope you enjoy thinking on and remembering the joy of everyday moments with me! For Tuesday, January 5th Outside my window…I see the many shades of brown and grey that winter always brings.  It looks cold and lifeless, begging that I stay inside! I am thinking…that I would love to be as productive today around the house as I was yesterday.  {But if I’m going to get anywhere close,...