Some children are more complicated to raise. It’s just true. There isn't less love or less grace or more rules or more grace or any difference in the …
when we wake we will move mountains
I bought this sign at the HEB grocery store down the road. I have seen the words on Pinterest and Etsy. Apparently, people put this in their …
what a mama knows
When all of my children were tinies, I was at a new friend's house, where there was a hole in a wall by the bathroom."I did that when we were potty …
a heart of courage
We sat on the sofa this morning and read the story of Bartimeus, the blind man who called out to Jesus for mercy.“What do you want me to do for you?” …
written on the wall
We rearranged the boys' room a few weeks ago. It's a temporary fix in stage one of my goal to better organize and fit three boys into one small room. …
loving a difficult child
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.-1 Peter 4:8If you have ever tried to hug a tornado, handle …
souls grow in darkness
I stood and held her hands as she told me of her heartbreak.She had given and given and wished she could give some more, but that season was over. …
a night on the streets
Driving frantically to gas stations, fast food restaurants, past apartment complexes and pawn shops, I chase the vans from our church that are handing …
the whole story
They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;they did not love …
when the call is a grind
I stare up at the ceiling fan with my head on my pillow and focus.Deep in my heart there is a grinding sound. I am trying to understand what it …
wilderness song
Therefore I am now going to allure her;I will lead her into the desertand speak tenderly to her.There I will give her back her vineyards,and will make …
narnia courage
The other day the boys wanted to watch "Narnia". As the movie began, Boy 3 said, "My favorite part is when they battle!". Boy 1 and Boy 2 …
