Are you happy with your prayer life? I am not and I never have been.One of our Montana pics.I want to be one of those people who wake up in the morning praising God, one of those people whose first instinct is always to turn to their heavenly Father, one of those people who says I will pray for you and then always remembers to do it.Ouch. I just stepped on my own toes, big time!A few days ago, I began a study of the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, using Nehemiah, A Heart … [Read more...]
Sunday Praise and the Ugly Cry
Good Morning, friends!Brad and I got home in the wee hours of this morning from Montana, after an unbelievable day of air travel. Bad weather, bumpy rides, an hour and half spent circling Chicago because the airport was shut down, flight delays, and lost luggage-yeeks!But it is all good. We made it home safely and slept in our own bed.We spent a week with friends working on a real live ranch in the Mission mountains. It was an amazing experience and my heart is full. I'm pooped, but so very … [Read more...]
My Heart and Head are Full
I am back from the She Speaks conference in North Carolina, and girls, I am full to bursting. If you ever get the chance to attend this event, which is organized by Proverbs 31 ministries, do it. You will be blessed beyond measure.My friend Lisa and her daughter Lexi went with me, and the blessings and fun began as soon as we left Lisa's driveway. We talked nonstop for the 12+hours we were in the car together and actually got to finish the conversations we started! Can you imagine how special … [Read more...]
I Feel Lucky
The worst of the dry wall dust has been removed from at least some of the surfaces.The downstairs has been mopped. Paint colors are chosen, and the last faucet ordered.My nails are done, hair is cut, bags are packed, and the schedules are printed.I'm exhausted, but so excited that tomorrow I am headed to She Speaks in Charlotte, North Carolina! I'm attending with one of my dearest friends and her daughter.Check out .fabulous line-up of speakers. These girls have walked the talk.I hope to learn, … [Read more...]
One Big Happy Family
One of my favorite things about the internet is all the ways it can be used to spread the good news that God is love.love this tag from pinterest :)There are countless blogs where the love of Christ spills out of every word. I am always inspired and comforted when I visit A Holy Experience. Ann is a great writer and shares her heart with the world.I have a long list of books on my request list at the library because of Edie. This girl does it all and must read nonstop. She makes … [Read more...]