1 thessalonians 5 11

speak life.

When PinkGirl and I go to Disney, we often pray and look for opportunities to "speak life" to the people ...
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lament.

lament.

Thinking about praise and worship music this morning. In my personal experience and observation, more people seek God when they ...
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Joshua 1 9 prayer

whatever may pass and whatever lies before me.

Sunday evening. Easter Sunday. I was sitting at the kitchen table, focused on my laptop. PinkGirl came over and turned ...
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teach children diligently Deuteronomy 6 6-7

“churched”

The other day, someone asked me if my kids grew up "churched." The pause before my reply was noticeably long ...
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Doubt and Faith Toxic Concoction Mark Buchanan Your God is Too Safe

toxic concoction.

After arguing with God for months, I had finally taken the terrifying step of obedience by sharing something I believe ...
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"inappropriate" music.

“inappropriate” music.

PinkGirl: "Mom, Is it okay to like to sing songs from Chicago?" (the musical, not the city) Me: "yes. why?" ...
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peace is not the absence of darkness

four minutes with God: in the dark, surrounded by trees.

a Quote: "A friend of mine is a singer. From time to time she goes to record vocal tracks at ...
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idences.

idences.

specifically, providence and coincidence. providence: capitalized : God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny coincidence: the occurrence ...
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sound of silence

two steps forward. one step back.

If you read my last post, "growing pains" you know I've been having trouble seeing God's hand in my life ...
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