It was a beautiful Monday evening, as I headed outside for one of my favorite evening chores- watering my garden. There’s something about standing in the peaceful sunset moments and listening to the water sprinkle over the plants. It’s quiet. And no matter how hectic the day’s been, I can just be still for a minute. As I approached the garden, I jumped back with a start at some movement in the dirt. I stepped closer again to see if it was a snake or mole. I was slightly relieved to see it was just a bird….a small bird, his head just swiveling around. He was kind of cute, so…
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Camping Buddies
“There’s a group of us that planned on going camping this weekend, would you guys want to join us?” The question was posed to a sweet young couple with three little kids. The couple had never been camping, and they had none of the necessary equipment. But they were assured that all they needed to bring was a tent and some food…..everyone else would pitch in and help out with the rest. Not normally the spontaneous type, they debated, but decided that it sounded like fun. So they bought a tent, went to Kroger, and packed up the kids and headed out for the weekend. This couple was my parents….almost…
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Spring Cleaning…More Than Just The Closets?
The weather warms up. Flowers start to bloom. Gardens get planted. Birds start chirping. All seems well with the world as we begin to thaw out from the winter months. Spring is finally here. Along with all the glorious things spring brings, the not-so-glamorous spring cleaning also rolls around. This year I started in big. I’d been reading up on books about minimalism and had lots of ideas. One lady I read went so far as to suggest eliminating any kind of wall art in an attempt to de clutter her house. I chose a few of her less extreme practices and kept my picures. I started tackling sections of…
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The Eye Doctor Evangelist
It was that time of year again….time to get my eyes checked. I hadn’t managed my last contact order well and the remaining pair was getting painful…and I was wearing my glasses a LOT! I arrived at my appointment on the first day insurance would cover me for this year. As I’m sitting in waiting area, anxiety already building over the dreaded ‘puff’ test’, I overheard the tech and another patient. I don’t know what she had shared with her, but the tech proclaimed in a joyful yet understanding voice, “Girl, it’ll all work out. I know it seems rough right now, but God always works things out. Just hang…
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Practical Rest In A Busy Culture
In a previous article we talked about rest, and how important it is that we understand where true and real rest come from. If you haven’t read that article, check it out HERE. It will be helpful in understanding the foundation of this article. I’m a fan of the practical. I don’t know about you, but I need someone to tell me more than just the principal at hand, but how to execute it. My husband is a worship leader, but he’s also a phenomenal preacher. Often times, when he is preparing a sermon, he previews it for me. And for those of you who have heard him speak, you…
