To one woman, You were a firstborn son. To us, You were King, laid low, but to her — then — You were her first born. First cry, first suckle, first swaddling of one that was her very own flesh. She was still mother, even though You were Savior. You made Yourself… Read More →
image credit: Tracie Stier-Johnson so happened that as Zachariah was carrying out his priestly duties before God, working the shift assigned to his regiment, it came his one turn in life to enter the sanctuary of God and burn incense. The congregation was gathered and praying outside the Temple at… Read More →
image credit cherishandrea.com I’ve been thinking about this verse this Christmas season, and, to tell you the truth, it has brought me to my knees. I think about Mary who spoke these words just as she learned that she was carrying God’s son inside of her. Who was she? A… Read More →
You’ve had those days. You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones that start out wrong and get worse. The ones where you’re crabby for no reason and your answers are short and filled with impatience and there’s no good reason you’re just… OVER IT. Over the chaos. Over… Read More →
flickr photo credit ninamatthewsphotography “God gave you a gift of 86, 400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?” William Arthur Ward The lights were off and the room fell silent. After a busy day, our children were wiped and wanting to go to bed. This… Read More →
1. How many people call you mom? Three. But I’m finding that they don’t really “call” me mom. Instead, it’s usually screamed, moaned, yelled, or shouted…hardly ever is that name said in a mellow tone of voice. Amen? 2. Describe life as mom in one word. Hard. Amazing. Chaotic. Beautiful…. Read More →
We are so excited to introduce you to a new addition to our team named Mary Carver! Welcome Mary! We are so glad you are here! flickrphoto credit hankins “Mommy, I’m glad I didn’t have school today.” “Oh yeah, why’s that?” “Because then I would’ve missed this!” Last month was… Read More →
We’re about to enter “the most wonderful time of the year.” At least those are the lyrics we sing. But, according to a holiday stress study by the American Psychological Association our lives tell a different story. Only 27 percent of women feel like they can relax during the holidays. … Read More →
flickr photo credit Nina Matthews Decorating for Christmas is an all hand’s on deck affair for my family. Two days after Thanksgiving, we start spreading Christmas cheer after a hearty breakfast. I walk downstairs and open the creaky closet door under the stairs, and take a deep breath. This part… Read More →
Our family has been back to the books for a few weeks already. Everything is in full swing with dance, piano, church and school. Calendars are filling up with lessons and events, reading logs are getting filled with minutes spent behind a book. The first few weeks of back to… Read More →