Re-post from a year ago: I shuffle to the kitchen with legs that feel like lead.  My eyes still full of sleep and blurry from their eight hours of rest.  I fill a mug with cold water and place it in the microwave to heat.  I dab my tea bag in the water a few times until it is the perfect Read more

In our family worship this morning Shan chose James 3 as our text.  OUCH!  I know it's lengthy but, here is a chunk out of the passage. James 3:3-12 "If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so Read more

Today has been one for the record books!   The boys aren't getting along..at ALL!  I am still not feeling well.  The laundry is staring at me.  The dishes are in a heap.  Homeschooling has been neglected.  I haven't felt well for 6 days now.  I'm not sure why but, I'm hoping the doctor will Read more

God has been doing some amazing things in our family this past year. I am so grateful that He loves us so fiercely.  I am in awe of God's patient love for me and my wretched heart. I know many of you pick a word for the year.  I think it's a fun idea.  Instead of having a huge list of Read more

I honestly thought the first chapter was riveting!  I also had in my mind that chapter two couldn't possibly be just as good.  WRONG!  I have read it three times this week and came away with something new each time. I am an avid believer in predestination.  As a family, we've been learning Read more

My world has been rocked and I honestly don't think I'll ever be the same.  A few weeks ago, Marla Taviano suggested that a read-along would be a wonderful idea! Radical by David Platt was the book.   With a tight budget I felt extremely blessed to receive my copy in the mail from a very Read more