"It's Amazing What a Prayer Can Do." This is a line from one of my favorite songs and a truth I have witnessed over and over again. Another lyric from a different song says, "When I can see no way, He makes a way." These thoughts reflect my heart full of praise for a recent … Continue reading Amazing
Author: Joyful Mountain Mama
Pilgrims
pilgrim: one who journeys in foreign lands I am thankful for pilgrims. Last night, I was reading something Little Bit brought home from school about the Pilgrims and Puritans leaving England for the sake of religious freedom. I've heard about their journeys since the beginning of my own education, but it struck me last night … Continue reading Pilgrims
Longsuffering
II Peter 3:9 Sunday was Little Bit's Birthday!! We didn't have a huge party this year, but it was still a very exciting and exhausting day for a seven-year-old: two church services, all the presents, all the cake, all the playing... So, Monday morning was not so exciting. The tired Birthday Princess definitely woke up … Continue reading Longsuffering
Displaced, Part Two
After thinking about how Jesus was displaced in the most extreme ways, I went on to ponder how I should follow His example... First, I can remember that this world is not my home. "For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:" II Corinthians 5:2 … Continue reading Displaced, Part Two
Displaced, Part One
displace: to remove from the usual or proper place Since Hurricane Helene, the word displaced has been frequently used in everyday conversation like never before. Many people have not been able to live in their homes because the structures were destroyed or suffered extensive damage. Others are living elsewhere until the roads leading to their … Continue reading Displaced, Part One
Hello
This post is a response to a prompt at work about telling our Hurricane Helene stories that I decided to share on here, as well. I think the length makes up for all the writing I haven't done since going back to work! 😜 My most cherished memories from living through Helene are those of … Continue reading Hello
Strength
It’s been ages since I posted here, but wanted to share something…This is just a picture of what I wrote in a journal this morning. I would love to format it and make it pretty, but no time today lol!
Change
There are a lot of changes happening at our house right now. Just this week, Little Bit started wearing glasses and celebrated her fifth birthday, and we traded my car I had driven for eighteen years. In a few weeks, Little Bit will start kindergarten, and I will go back to teaching. It's enough to … Continue reading Change
Sight
Little Bit had pink eye last week, and I have it right now. I noticed mine early, since I was expecting it; so it's not too bothersome, but still affects my sight a bit. This morning, one eye was "glued" shut, and I have to wear my glasses instead of my contacts for a few … Continue reading Sight
Decisions
"...but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." from Joshua 24:15 Sometimes I suffer from decision overload (it's a real thing...). Mama life is so full of decisions on top of the ones I've always had to make for myself anyway, that I have moments when I cannot make another rational … Continue reading Decisions
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