As a parent, you long for the days that are calm without the challenge. Now that I am out of the daily grind of parenting, I can reflect more clearly on truths that I wish I had better practiced. 1. My goal should have been to train them to be heaven-focused, not self-focused. My goal was not to keep the peace. …
A Life-Changing Text
Dear Friend, Seems that each time we talk, anxieties rise to the surface of our conversations. Have you noticed? So, as I’ve prayed for the both of us, Matthew 6:31-33 has returned to speak to my heart. “Do not be anxious….But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Herein lies …
Waste not, want not….
Chocolate malt-o-meal. My friend Scarlet loved it. “Well, you won’t like it”, Mother said matter-of-factly and then turned her back to all of those amazing boxes imprinted with very happy cartoon kangaroos. I didn’t let it rest. For the next several weeks, every trip to the market included my rehearsed request for this one additional item. …