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In June 2002, I found myself living alone without another adult for the first time in my adult life. Since college I’d always had a roommate – one of whom was my former husband. I had two companions living with me but my six and three year old daughters needed me to pour into them.
Today I cut a pineapple. Not very earth-shattering — to you. …but to me, it was monumental. I had never cut a pineapple before, never even tried. Even when we lived in the jungle and the indigenous people would bring us fresh pineapple from their gardens, I’d let it sit on the counter, our eyes
Lately, I have seen and heard multiple conversations about mentoring, either in blog posts or in conversation. Now, not everyone calls it that. It depends on your age, your background, and your current circles. Sometimes, the mentor is referred to as a role model, a friend, or a coach. Sometimes it is a cry for
In the few moments I had between Kid’s Praise and busy kids, I heard an interview on Christian radio that really caught my attention. Kyle Idleman, teaching minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky was being interviewed about the question: Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus Christ? Maybe it’s because “Tebow
It’s Friday. It’s 2012. We are starting something NEW… …Favorite Quote Friday Each Friday we will hear from a variety of people — sharing a “favorite quote” and why-it’s-a-favorite! If YOU have one you’d like to share send a message here. I love love love this simple quote, here are my thoughts: It’s just me.
From the archives and modified… I arrived at the airport to catch an evening flight to Ft. Myers, FL. To my surprise when I checked in, I was seated in 1st Class! So grateful for upgrades, I LOVE it when that happens! As I walked through the airport I thought… it’s been a LONG week
I’m overwhelmed — I don’t hear you. “I cry to you, O God, but you don’t answer. I stand before you, but you don’t even look.” Job 30:20 I ask you to lead me, guide me, show me…what is my next step? You brought me here, to this place. Now what? Why are You silent?
I attended a conference a few weeks ago. It was a great conference where they were extremely generous with all the stuff they gave away to the attendees. I left for the conference with a short list of books I need to review. I came home with a stack of books so tall; it may
In the past when I thought of the word division or divisive it rubbed me wrong. There is a certain harshness to the thought that people, once united, would decide to divide or head separate ways. I don’t picture a clean break, but one that leaves jagged edges and hard hearts. Recently, there have been
This quote was posted on Facebook recently… “We are attracted to those who are most like who we want to be.” – KARS As I was scrolling down the page I had to stop and go back because I had read the quote to say something slightly different… “We are distracted by those who are