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How are we defined? By the career we choose? The job we do? The roles we play? Am I a teacher just because I teach? Am I a writer just because I write? Am I a mother because I have children? Is there a mark I must meet? A threshold? A benchmark? Some indication that…
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That I could write a beautiful prayer, LordThat I could have Your earThat You would even share Your timeOr draw me oh so nearThat I could find the words to penThat I would know the chordBut only guttural sounds emergeI’m utterly speechless, LordI weep and toil in full despair I scream What would You have…
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With all due respect, Gary Chapman missed a few of the love languages that other people in the world use to express their sincerest affections for others. For the Hispanic mom, there is at least ONE MAJOR love language missing from the group. Sure, who doesn’t appreciate the occasional act of service or warm embrace…
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These are the two things that I feel God is saying to me through His Word. Do not neglect these gifts…Give yourself wholly to them – 1 Timothy 4:14 – 15 This verse made an impression on my heart and I am writing it on the tablet of my heart, so to speak. Prayer is…
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I am trying to live my life differently. I keep hearing about parents who have a strong faith in Christ and lose a child. It has always been my struggle to understand the Book of Job. How could he still be OK after losing all of his children? I freak out when we lose one…
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So it should not be so easy to rattle me, you know? I come to school to work on my dissertation while my son is in welding class for 5 hours. I figure this is a great time to get some typing done, yes? The internet will not work for me for the first 90…
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It was a lovely, lovely day! Sundays are by far the best days of the week! I love spending the morning at Church Unlimited, knowing my children are listening to the message in the sanctuary. I love helping in the control room. It gives me such joy to be even of such little assistance in…
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Lord, I just want to thank You! I do not know why I continue to doubt You when all around me there is evidence of Your faithfulness. I am 2 chapters away from a doctorate. Two chapters. I never thought I would be this close. My committee voted on Thursday that my first 3 chapters…
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Thank You, Lord, for another day. Thank You for the rain that has been an answer to so many prayers. Thank You for breath in our lungs, food on the table, and gas in the tank. Help us to focus on all You provide, Lord. Help us to have more moments of gratitude than anxiety,…
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Dear Jesus, I am at the end of what I know to do. You say pray; that is what I am doing. You say write; I am doing this as well. Forgive me that I lose heart. Forgive my unbelief…my little faith. You come through for us every single time we need You. But we…
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Letters and The Word 