“Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 “Hello, it’s nice to meet you. Is this your family? Oh you just have one child.” The guest speaker at our church stuck his foot in his mouth before he... Continue Reading →
Throwback ❤️ I watched you laughing at yourself in the mirror and I wanted to cry tears of joy. You were so amazed that this person staring back at you could clap and wave and reach his arms way up high. Mommy was amazed too. Amazed and grateful God has given me this opportunity to... Continue Reading →
The wisdom-rich book of Proverbs concludes with a picture of a Godly woman. If we as women desire a role model to strive after, we can find one in verses 10-31. No matter what stage of life you are in, this Biblical model offers wisdom for you to seek after and a pattern to live... Continue Reading →
Another throw back blog from Seth’s baby years. ❤️ Our beautiful little boy is a lover of the great outdoors. Being outside is his favorite! He enjoys waving to each car that drives by, finding colorful flowers, seeing Papa’s cows. But he is also is very independent. He wants to run and run and he... Continue Reading →
*Just a side note: These next few blogs are from a couple of years ago when my son was a baby. How the time flies by! I wanted to post them and some other woman/mom blogs as we approach Mother’s Day. Hope you enjoy them. 🙂 My son could not sleep last night. We’d all... Continue Reading →
The other response the Holy Spirit brings about is faith or belief. What and Who we are believing in matters. The Bible says that even the demons believe [in God] and shudder, (James 2:19) and we know that they are not saved. The belief that God is real, Jesus came to earth, or even that... Continue Reading →
There are two important parts of “The Gospel call”: repent and believe. While salvation is completely accomplished by God, the Holy Spirit works in our heart to bring about the right response. When our hearts are ready, we respond to the Gospel with conviction. We feel our sin and the deep sadness of what it... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat down and read through the gospels? Or at least the entire account of Good Friday through Resurrection Sunday? Have you taken the time to really think about the details? I remember when I did that for the first time, really taking my time. Everyone knows “Jesus died on the cross for... Continue Reading →
How often are our hearts overwhelmed with one thing or another? With never ending to do’s, emotions (good or bad), and a wide variety of circumstances, it’s no wonder our hearts sometimes feel faint. The Psalmist felt this way, and he knew exactly what to do: “From the end of the earth will I cry... Continue Reading →
I’d like to expound on my last blog by making a list of tips for managing OCD. To reiterate: I am not a therapist and I do not profess to understand all aspects of OCD. I can’t guarantee any of my experiences will help you. But, in case anyone would find this helpful, I wanted... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 