What’s been going on: a trip, recipe, & race!
Hey friends! Time for a quick recap of the past month! As per the usual, the beginning of summer is always crazy for me as we adjust to a new routine, attend baseball/softball games and practices, and try to enjoy all the last-minute invites to ice cream, cookouts, and sleepovers! If you follow me on instagram, you saw a fun girl's trip with some of my other blogging girlfriends to New York...
The test played out before God, Angels, and Demons
I found this quote on Beth Moore's twitter feed a month ago and put it up near my desk. This pic resonated with many on my social media accounts so I wanted to make sure those of you who may not use instagram or Facebook had access to it. Feel free to pin, re-make or print off. Thankful for social media and the power of encouragement! ♥♥♥ If you claim the name of Jesus in your life, you can...
A Monday Prayer
I love praying scripture! It is one of the tools God's given us to fight the spiritual battles that you can be SURE will nail you this week. Lord, may my spirit, soul and body be kept blameless until I see you. It's such a tiring process but I know you are using this aging body of mine to sanctify me--to make me more like you--and although I don't love it, I trust you. You are a God of peace and...
Your Defiant Cart
Dr. Dobson in his book, "The New Strong-Willed Child" refers to the defiant child as a shopping cart with crooked, bent wheels. He compares it to a compliant child as a cart that's straight wheeled & well-oiled. One is easily guided with a gentle push, while another needs muscled and a little more effort to keep it going down the right path. While this is a great analogy for the personality...