Lice, urine, and poop. I’m sorry. I probably should’ve warned you before blurting that out. But those three words sum up last week pretty well for me. In no particular order. It was definitely not my most glorious week of mommy-hood. Especially since every single one of the items listed above affected bedding in some … Read More about Hope
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Learn…Love…Lift in Prayer: Your Footprint
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” Psalm 82:3 Footprint. An impression left. The area covered by something. Or someone. In this case, it’s the impression left or area covered by me. And rather than being the print of a ballet-flat or a boot or a flip-flop or a bare foot, … Read More about Learn…Love…Lift in Prayer: Your Footprint
Ultimate Reward
We didn’t realize it at the time, but when my husband and I began to consider foster parenting, we may have had an slight “savior complex” going on. Ahem. We knew there would be sacrifices involved. But we counted them worthwhile as we anticipated swooping into places where children were being severely abused and callously neglected, … Read More about Ultimate Reward
Irresistible Prayer
“God, please change my heart.” The beauty of this prayer is its simplicity. Just a handful of words, with truckloads of meaning… It’s all those beneath-the-surface and between-the-lines meanings that make it a prayer that is irresistible to God. “God, please change my heart.” It’s a plea…a request acknowledging God’s complete ability and my complete … Read More about Irresistible Prayer
What You Must Know About God’s Care for You
My oldest daughter is away at camp this week. One would think that with five kids still in the house, the absence of one wouldn’t be felt as keenly. Nothing could be further from the truth. I miss her so much, the thought of her brings tears to my eyes. And yesterday those tears made their … Read More about What You Must Know About God’s Care for You
Dead Man Walking: Your Essential Christian Testimony
When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was [in Bethany], they came, not only on account of Him but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews … Read More about Dead Man Walking: Your Essential Christian Testimony
A Firm Grip
That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’ Isaiah 41:13 (The Message) Just a few days ago, while vacationing at my very favorite place with some of my very favorite people, my infant niece sat … Read More about A Firm Grip
Enough Already!
Before I even write a word, I can already tell this post is going to be different from what I usually write. Some might call it a rant. Though that word has always seemed a little snarky to me, so maybe you’ll graciously label it an impassioned plea instead. You see, I’m getting pretty tired of … Read More about Enough Already!
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