I named this blog "burnt toast" because I am an idealistic dreamer who has found choosing to embrace the un-idealistic world to be a blessing. …
the list
Do you have lists? I am not usually a list maker. Actually, I am almost never a list maker. Occasionally I remember to make a list …
top ten motherhood quotes
Happy Tuesday Top Ten List time! Mother's Day is coming. (Hint, hint to Mr. Fantastic!) To encourage you about the importance of being a mom, remind …
my piece of the pie
Walking out of the church Saturday after a women's conference, I could only think of one thing: how I couldn't wait to get home. The laundry beat me …
faith food
First I read a news story about how much autism is on the rise. The article suggested that there are many environmental factors contributing to …
pretty feet
I always wanted to be beautiful.I remember looking at beautiful women as a little girl and hoping, just hoping that one day I would be as lovely. I …
if I’ve said it once….
This is the first post under the category of Tuesday Top Ten. Listed below are the ten things I say the most- all day, every day- as a mom. I have …
the front row
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it …
jump for Jesus
Sometimes I can get carried away in worship. I never actually embarrass myself, but I am pretty sure there are plenty of people who are embarrassed …
history lessons
This year the children and I have studied the Renaissance. It has been an interesting road, full of art that has changed lives, the Reformation, …
pied piper mama
I keep trying to get away. Not on a plane. a train, or for anything exciting. I keep walking to quiet places in the house so that I can …
ladies first
Yesterday I was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office. They had moved my appointment, asked me to come in early, and yet were running …