Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
Have you ever wondered: How would I spend today if I knew that I only had a few days left to live? I would spend time with my husband, kids and family. I envision us going out for ice cream, walking the beach, talking around the …
Yesterday, I walked out onto my front patio and noticed a little surprise. Peter also mentioned them- little pansies growing between our foundation and our blue stone patio. I saw them again this morning, and thought “How is it thriving there? Blooming between a “rock …
I have been meditating on contentment for a few weeks. Scripture tells us that godliness coupled with contentment is great gain, or worth so much. I have been so blessed to know other sisters in Christ that have less than I do, but have hearts …
My son, Matthew, is studying the Easter story for our church’s Preaching Exposition. This is an event where boys can study a passage and are given a time to preach to the congregation what they have learned. He recently asked me if I had ever …
“The meek shall inherit the earth” is one of the most familiar statements of the beatitudes, but so few people are truly meek. I think that is because most people assume that meekness equals weakness. In our day, the word meek conjures up images of …
Destination: Vermont. Purpose: Rest. This past week we enjoyed a family vacation at my parents cabin in Vermont. Our “to do” list for the week included reading, resting, playing games, ice skating, site seeing, shopping and family time. I don’t think we realized how much …
I feel especially blessed this week as I count my blessings. Everything in life is sifted through the loving hands of God to me. And I am told to give thanks. So I am counting. My sister Bethy had a newborn baby, Leah Mae. I …
Thinking a lot about thankfulness lately. It struck me that there are some obstacles to joy; namely thank-less-ness or ingratitude. Not intentionally ungrateful. Just too busy to notice. It’s easy to be thankful “in general”, but harder to be thankful in particular. Life rushes by …
Choose Joy. I can’t remember how this saying was ingrained into me. But it has always stuck with me. And it is sound advice. The Bible commands followers of Christ to “give thanks for all things” and ” count everything joy” (even the bad in …