What a tender picture of these preschoolers laying a hand on their Operation Christmas Child box and praying for the child who will receive it. One little girl chose to give her very first baby doll. An adorable doll with a yellow gingham dress with lace trim. Like cutey patootey put-in-the-cedar-box-and-save-for-your-great-Granddaughter cuteness. Mama was struggling about ... Read More »
learning and growing
Powerful words to frame our circumstances
This spoken from a friend Mama whose little girl has CF and is fighting for her life right now. This spoken from Jesus to his Father as he faced death by crucifixion. These are hard words to utter sometimes. Because God's will isn't always what we desire or want. We can't see the whole picture and understand his ways and so life just won't always make sense to us. But the ... Read More »
Small bites of powerful Truth
I have loved my YouVersion Bible App the last two weeks. Because I'm an all or nothing chick still longing to be somewhere in the middle I either read my Bible in large consumptions like an in depth Bible study or I don't do it at all. I've never been one to read a single verse and call it time in God's word. But the last two week's that's exactly what I've been doing. I've ... Read More »
Great reads & Bible Studies
Thought I'd post about a few great reads that have been helpful in my life lately..... Giddy Up, Eunice by Sophie Hudson Sophie Hudson is absolutely hilarious and yet deeply profound. You will simply love her. I love this book that reminds us God designed us for relationships - with Him and with others. The Armor of God Bible Study by Priscilla Shirer is A+mazing. I've had ... Read More »
Faith isn’t enough
Faith isn't enough. Ya'll I didn't say it. God did in a powerful set of verses in Corinthians. Here's the gist: We can preach like Billy Graham. Dig wells in Africa. Work like crazy to rescue sex trafficking victims. Speak in tongues. Be a martyr. Give away everything we own to the poor. And have the kind of faith that moves mountains. But...... BUT if we don't have love ... Read More »
5 things I learned in June 2016
Looking back on the month of June and realizing I stumbled on some things....... I discovered these two musical treasures last month - "Hamlet's Question". These kids are awesome. I happen to know the family of one of them. His parents were our worship leaders in GA. Their entire family is so talented. Major brains going on in that family. Anyways, we're talking to them about ... Read More »
4 ways to help your kids minister to the elderly
In a world where gaming, selfie-perfecting and Instagram following consumes our kids, as parents, we need to be proactive in helping them become outward faced. None of us are born this way. Until Jesus comes in and rescues us from ourselves we will be hell bent on serving ourselves. And that's the beauty of Jesus. He radically transforms. Whether or not your child has a ... Read More »
Navigating New Seasons – 3 Ways to Better Handle Change
Hi friends - today I have the privilege of guest posting over at Kristin Hill Taylor's blog. I love Kristin because she's as down to earth as you get. She loves Jesus and she's wise. This is why I read her blog every week. You can start reading here or head over her way. "The internet is a big place, but there’s some good stuff out there. Melody Hester’s blog is one of the ... Read More »