The Purpose for Trials {Grace & Truth|

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I don’t like trials. I mean, who does? The sadness, the heaviness, the weariness… all of it. It’s not fun. But, the truth is trials in life will come. They help us grow. They help us become more mature and... Continue reading →

5 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Son Regularly

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As I searched for Scriptures to pray over sons, once again I stood in awe of how powerful prayer is… you know? I’m not sure we understand the extent of the power of prayer, but we know there is something... Continue reading →

Dear Dad on the Couch

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(This is the sequel to “Dear Mom on Social Media”) Dear Dad on the Couch, I get it. Your day was busy. You had many things to do. It feels good to sit down a bit and let the TV... Continue reading →

Dear Mom on Social Media

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Dear Mom on Social Media, You’ve put in countless hours caring for your energetic preschooler. You coached your daughter through a fierce wall of attitude. (and remained calm) You’ve cooked and cleaned, folded and ironed, swept and dusted, planned and... Continue reading →

The Ministry of a Praying Woman

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As I collapsed into bed, after making my rounds of bedtime conversations, hugs and prayer, I breathed, “Lord please just make them turn out alright. I feel like I’m just barely covering the bases.” It had been another long hard... Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 13 for Parents

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As I looked at my family sitting in the church sanctuary, I knew apologies were in order. It had been a rough Sunday morning. A number of meltdowns had gotten the best of us and I had been impatient and... Continue reading →

1 Corinthians for Teachers and Students

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Dear Teachers and Students, In the school of life, no matter our age or status, you will always be both the teacher and the student. Whether you are the one making the lesson plans, the speaker on the stage, the... Continue reading →

When God Calls you to the Uncomfortable {Grace & Truth}

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God does a really good job of calling me to the uncomfortable. You see, I’d rather keep the peace than stir the pot. So I often revert to the least pot-stirring comments. I’d rather stay in my comfort zone, so... Continue reading →

Practical Ways to Build a Better Day

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One question I hear regularly from readers and in real life is, “How do you do all you do?” From online ministry, crafting, sewing, home decorating, poem writing, running, maintaining a clutter free home, cooking and baking from scratch, natural... Continue reading →

The Day I Flooded my House {Grace & Truth 29}

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Do you ever feel like all you get done in a day is clean up messes? Me too! But you know, when we really look at the bigger picture, there is so much more to all the cleaning and monotony... Continue reading →