Intention

I've been pondering on the phrase, "living intentionally." I've heard it in passing, from various sources, and have taken it to just mean thinking about what you're doing and having a reason for doing it. And that totally makes sense, but I don't recall hearing the phrase mentioned in relation to living for the Lord. … Continue reading Intention →

Christmas in July (or August)

Little Bit is not the most patient little girl (I guess that’s just part of being a kid). If we’re in the car for ten minutes, it’s the classic, ”Are we there yet?” or her refrain, ”It’s a long way!” Both said in the most pitiful, whining voice imaginable. And forget about taking the opportunity … Continue reading Christmas in July (or August) →

Peace

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:7 I struggled with writing this post because I didn’t really want to talk about sad things, but I need to add a little bit to what I shared last time. I briefly mentioned tragedies in general, … Continue reading Peace →

Anxiety

In the last month or so, there's just been a lot happen in our family and community in the way of accidents and sickness. It felt like so much was happening all at once and I let myself get into quite a state...I went beyond worrying about the things that were actually happening, and found … Continue reading Anxiety →

Just Imagine

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.Matthew 19:26 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:1 I don't want to wish Little Bit's life away, but sometimes I can't help imagining what she'll be … Continue reading Just Imagine →

Mirror, Mirror

I'm sure any parent will agree that if you want to see a really clear picture of yourself, have a child! All the shirts and things that say "mini me" are labeled that way for a reason. Being able to see myself in my little girl is amazing. She definitely has my wild hair, thinks … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror →

I Always Wanted a Little Girl

So...this post is a day late, but that's just how I do things! Hearing Little Bit say, "Happy Mother's Day," is one of the sweetest phrases I have ever heard. It didn't get old over the previous two days, even though she said it countless times! And I will never get tired of the endless … Continue reading I Always Wanted a Little Girl →

I Can’t See

We were in revival all last week with our preacher at another church. We sit right up front at our home church, but ended up sitting near the back for the whole week of revival (I'm sure we would have been welcome to sit anywhere, that's just where we ended up). I lost count of … Continue reading I Can’t See →

Little People

This may sound crazy, but sometimes it's hard to remember that the little person in my house is a person. I get so caught up in meeting Little Bit's physical needs, trying to get something accomplished, or dealing with all the tantrums that happen without warning, that I lose sight of the little girl in … Continue reading Little People →

Keep Going

Being a mama is exhausting. Caring for another person (or two, or more) is definitely a full-time occupation. Sometimes it feels like there's no time or energy left to do anything else. And sometimes the Lord asks me to do something "extra" and I think, "How in the world am I going to do that?" … Continue reading Keep Going →