Tag: Jesus
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The Grand Dump
Whoever said someone’s trash is someone else’s treasure? They’ve never been to my home. Trash is trash and you can’t put a pretty bow on it. My daughter’s family has the right idea. They rented a dumpster for a week and are being fierce in their disposal of things not needed. If it’s not been…
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In A Word
This past weekend, we had a retreat with the women who are participating in our program this year. Content, crafts and conversation. The three C’s of successful women’s times. My friend, Gina, shared about being loved–a topic near and dear to the heart of every woman alive, no matter their age or marital status. We…
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Don’t Hurry; Be Happy
Why is it so much easier to schedule myself to death than make space for things that are really important? A logical question with a very obvious answer. If it’s that important, just do it. Autumn feels like the beginning of a horse race around here. The bell sounds, the gates go up and…
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Is It Possible To Have It All?
I just about dropped my drawers when I looked at the calendar and realized it’s only two months till Christmas. I know I’m jumping the gun. We haven’t made it through Halloween, haven’t celebrated Thanksgiving, and I’m pulling the retail blunder by pushing the envelope on Christmas. I live in Florida. We’re just now…
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
When left to my own devices, with too much time on my hands and no real plan to pursue, I get reckless. Wasteful. Trouble happens. Seems the MO for most folks, no matter what age. Ryken, at three, has discovered his imagination. And he pursues it with vigor–and absolutely no restraint. His folks were gone…