I have always been intrigued by the owl. You know, if spirit animals were a thing I believed in, then maybe the owl would be mine. Believed to be watchful, have sensitive hearing, and to be a symbol of wisdom in some cultures, these characteristics seemed to match my own watchful, discerning movements. As a [...]
Tag: Inspiration
Need an answer? Don’t Google it…
“I saw it on the internet.” “I don’t know. I googled it.” This. This is how we get our answers to many of life’s problems. To the things we don’t know. I am of the generation who had to research via encyclopedia. Trying to find out information on anything took more than 30 minutes; sometimes [...]
we have all been in the boat
I am blessed to live in an area that affords me space to seek quiet and solitude surrounded by nature and picturesque views. I often find myself when I have a few moments alone scurrying down to the fishing pond close to my home with a book to read for a few, and to spend [...]
His Will, Not Mine
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 I remember the day like it was yesterday. I had just found out the news. I remember thinking to myself- How could this be? This was not part of the plan! This can't be right! Two lines? Yep, there are [...]
Some Things You Don’t Learn in Kindergarten
"Commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Tie them to your hands and wear them on [...]
Bathroom Floor Brokenness
"Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28Another day is drawing to a close, with another headache that has been poking at the back of my head all day, and poking holes in any patience I may have left. My youngest children [...]
Encouragement in a Lunch Box
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11Lunch box notes.It has never been something I ever really thought much of-leaving notes in my childrens' lunches to brighten their day while at school. Truthfully, I consider packing lunches to [...]
Straight Up: Messy Truth 