Currently, I’ve been studying 2 Timothy. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, it’s a book in the Bible that was a letter written by Paul, nearing the end of his life, to Timothy. This morning I happened to be breaking down verse 12 in the first chapter of 2 Timothy. Trek with me for a second because I’m...
I’ve always found that spending some time away from my day to day world allows me to think through some stuff. It gives me time to read. It gives me time to study. Time to evaluate. And, time to listen. Last summer I felt I needed to unclutter my crazy schedule and now I think it’s time to take...
It’s funny how things just match up sometimes. During this particular Christmas season I seem to be more attune to pain. It seems like it’s all around lately. I don’t like it. I don’t think it’s fair. I want it to go away. I’m a fixer. When friends come to me with their problems, I say things like “I’ll pray...
I absolutely LOVE the holiday season. Glitter ooses from my pores and I could poop confetti (just keeping it real). From October through the beginning of January I’m overjoyed. I switch out our decorations monthly during this time of year and my house, currently, has 10 Christmas trees and every possible surface is covered in something christmasy. And, even...
Ever feel like God loves that lady over there more than you? Have you looked at someone else and felt like God loves her more than you because she dresses nicely, has a great personality, everyone seems to love her, and she looks like she has it all together? Meanwhile, you’re sitting over in the corner just wishing you...
This weekend I took the kids to San Antonio. We had a grand ‘ol time because the kids enjoy going to some of the bigger attractions and mama enjoys going to Costco. We make this trip combo every 1-2 months depending on how much food I brought home on the last Costco trip (in case it’s not obvious yet, we...