I went to hear Pam Tebow, mother of the famed quarter back Tim Tebow, speak recently. What an anointed speaker she is, with many wonderful things to share. One of the things the Lord spoke to me about was when she asked, what’s your mission? …
Patience–Not in My DNA
“I could never homeschool! I don’t have the patience for that!” I don’t know how many times women have told me that. Every single time I hear those words I want to scream “What makes you think I have any more patience than you?!” When …
When Patience Runs Thin
I didn’t notice the iron was set too high and burned a hole in my blouse. Impatient, I began ironing again instead of waiting for it to cool down. This time I left the scorched iron imprint on black dress pants. Next was the discovery …
Healthy Strawberry Muffins
I love this recipe for the sheer fact that it’s brilliance. Muffins in a healthy form! I originally got this recipe from Pinterest, but added a couple different ingredients. This recipe is so simple, quick, and perfect for the single lady or the mom looking …
March ~ Clothed in Patience
As a little girl I recall overhearing women at church talk about patience. Laughingly they would say, I know I need patience but I’m not praying for it because if I do the Lord will give me something to be patient about! Instead of avoiding …
In His Presence #21: Live Differently
“Live Like No One Else.” I just read that on someone’s car. It was a bumper sticker from Dave Ramsey. I know the premise behind that sticker is that we need not go into debt feeling like we have to keep up with the “Jones.” …
A Mother’s Love
In his book No Wonder They Call Him Savior (Multnomah Press, 1986), Max Lucado told the story of a mother and daughter who lived in a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of a Brazilian village. Their small house was much like any other on the …
Cinnamon Chocolate Scones with Mock Clotted Cream
When the clock says it is almost dinner time and I haven’t even formulated a plan about what we should eat yet, I turn to something quick, tried, true, and simple. Although it may sound grand, our British Tea Party menu is a family favorite …
Love in a Box
It’s just a shoebox filled with dollar store items. It sounded like a nice Christmas tradition to start all those years ago when our teens were just little things. Back then we made two boxes and talked about more. When two more children came along, …
The Mess that Blesses ~ Loving Others
Only a few friends see my house when it’s a mess. They’re the same ones that let me in their messy homes. Only a few friends hear when my life feels like a mess; they’re the same ones who’ve shared their messy lives with me. …