Category Archives: Practical Life

Pancakes..and a side of Jesus

Our second-born attracts strays. Not animals, but kids. Since he turned about 8, we’ve seen a steady stream of boys following him into our yard and into the house. It didn’t matter age or social status. We were soon over-run … Continue reading

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Show Me Your Glory!

Over our front door, in permanent marker are the words, “Show Me Your Glory” Exodus 33:18. They were written in 2009 in a moment of complete desperation for God to reveal Himself to me and our family. David and I … Continue reading

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Finding Your "Ministry"

I always wanted to do something big and significant for God… maybe become a missionary! I hoped He’d send someone to tell me what it would do.  I waited, but no one came. Then I heard that God would use my … Continue reading

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Silence Is Golden

I went for a run at a nearby park. A half mile from the car I finally untangled my earphones and tried to turn on music. No sound. Opening the back of my MP3, I discovered – no batteries! Too … Continue reading

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God Speaks To Me

Today I asked God specific questions. I really needed insight into parenting our son. This week has been particularly trying and I’m hoping for some new encouragement to keep going. Are we even headed in the right direction? I know … Continue reading

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Dirty Dog

We have a crazy 5 year old bird dog that lives for a chance to squeeze between you and the door and get out. He then runs through our neighborhood at 30+ mph non-stop! Finally, when he can go no … Continue reading

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Round And Round

Round and Round We laugh, we cry, get on our knees, Anguished sighs, God’s heard our pleas The future seems much less than clear There’s a purpose, somewhere here. prodigal changed; we marvel at Him Look at each other & … Continue reading

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God Our Enabler

God is my enabler! Paul writes quite a bit about this: “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to ENABLE you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish … Continue reading

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Deer, fever and ER

My last few days have been crazy. Just one crisis coming after another. Thursday brought a visit to Urgent Care for our son who’s cough has continued to get worse. An all day visit to Urgent Care with x-rays, breathing treatment, … Continue reading

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Shh Be Silent

“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 When you’ve come to God, laid it all out before Him and don’t have anymore words to say, the prophet Zechariah … Continue reading

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