My husband provides seminars on the Bible that are open to anyone in the community. As we travel to six different cities a year, we get so many different kinds of people attending. It is really good for our family to interact with so many people of all ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and faiths. I am glad for this opportunity. But, I won't lie to you. There are days when being away from home, living out of a rubbermaid container, and not having access to all my favorite foods can be … [Read more...]
Devotional Time
I just absolutely loved my morning devotion today. Mind you, I didn't quite get to it right when I woke up. But such is the life of a mother. The verses to contemplate were:"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." I Peter 4:8-9 (NIV)Romans 12:9-10, "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." (NIV) … [Read more...]
God’s Work
There are many times when life on the road is difficult. And many times working with various personalities is challenging.Even more times occur when not having baking dishes, large frying pans, and potato mashers gets annoying...But then,Opening night of the seminar comes. And you see over 100 people come out to hear the Word of God presented. They could be doing a variety of different things, but they chose to be where God's message is.That is what make this life worth it.Sharing … [Read more...]
Prayer Request
We are driving 20 hours starting tonight. When I say we, I don’t mean me. Family carpooling. Toddler traveling. 101 degrees on arrival. I must be crazy. My aunt is quite sick. Her heart is functioning at 10% right now and the doctor has said she does not have a lot of time left. Though we are sad, we are thankful that we have the opportunity to spend some quality time with her. I am thankful that she is a Christian. There is hope beyond the grave! So, as you read this, … [Read more...]
How to Be a Good Mommy
Good Mommy That is what I am striving to be. But most days, I need help. I freely admit it. I am convicted throughout the day about my lack of patience, my temper, my tone of voice. I want to be a good example to my daughter, Many days, life with a toddler - a two year old, can be exhausting, demanding, annoying, difficult... You name it and I have felt it. But, I want her to see Jesus in me no matter what. That is my biggest desire. But there are many days that I am rushing through my … [Read more...]
Breakfast Prayer
As I placed scrambled eggs and toast in front of my Princess for breakfast, I forgot to say a prayer for her food. She was watching Veggie Tales on Netflix and I was going to sit in the dining room. As I sat down with my own plate at the table, I could hear her in the other room: "Heavenly Father, my food, mama's food. Amen." Such precious words that quickly pierced my heart. What a great little girl I have. I am blessed beyond measure. It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day … [Read more...]
Prayer For Mommy
My silly Princess prayed the funniest prayer this weekend. We are trying to get her on her potty chair as much as possible now that we are home. But she still does not go poo poo on the toilet. I am getting TIRED of changing her and an often spoken exclamation while changing her is, "Oh Lord, help me!" So imagine my surprise when I started laying her down on the carpet to change her and she said, "Heav (she never says Heavenly, and the reason she says this is to copy her daddy) Father, help … [Read more...]
