I am caught between two worlds. The earthly and the eternal. Oh how my heart longs for heaven. This world is filled with too much sorrow, pain and hardship. I feel like Paul when he wrote: For I am hard-pressed between the two having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better, Nevertheless to remain in …
The Day My World Changed Forever
Monday September 28th, a day like many days in our family, filled with the craziness of having three boys under the age of three, work and home life , and trying to do it unto the Lord. As God would have it, the computers at Patricks work went down, causing him to come home early from work, which in turn …
True love
True love is sacrifice. It’s selfless, it’s giving and it’s pure. It serves with a joyful spirit desires nothing in return. It maintains, is intentional and pursues whole heartily. It’s not the kind that writes love notes daily or constant outpouring of material gifts and sweet dripping words. It’s actions. It’s coming home after a long day of work and …
Taking time to reflect
Lately it has been CRAZY around here–from a crazy schedule, to added responsibilities to not feeling well. Therefore I was feeling drained in every way. So the other night I put everything aside and just spent a night reflecting, journaling, praying and reading. That, my friends, is good for the soul. It helped put everything in perspective, helped me rewrite …
Everyday blessings in full days
Waking up all through the night from my deep sleep to nurture and comfort that little one back to sleep, sacrificing my needs above theirs and realizing its only a season and I won’t be able to hold that little baby in my arms forever, this is an everyday blessing. A great reminder that many friends would love this …
Rest for the weary
Are you exhausted? Burned out or just physically drained? You wake up and just yearn for rest and sleep? Through this recent tiring season I have longed for rest. The Lord was so sweet to give me this encouragement in my time with Him one day, and I pray it encourages you as well. “Come to me, all you who …
The Teachable Twos
Almost a month ago my sweet, compliant child entered into the stage of testing, whining, and at times an unpleasant attitude. Have you ever been there? I was constantly correcting, disciplining, praying over his attitude, and IT IS TIRING. One day as I was asking the Lord to give me His wisdom and discernment for how to get a hold …