I know for many of you reading this, you have been listening to the news around the world for quite some time, to everything from Covid, Ukraine, to now what is going on in Israel. From the very beginning I have always said just look at a variety of sources for information to make sure…
I recently celebrated my 43rd birthday. In reflecting back on the past year, I was surprised to see the number of changes I have gone through. I left a career that I loved and was passionate about, and people who had become my second family, and became a stay-at-home mom. I learned how to bring…
I know I’m a little late, but as a busy mom I am sure most of you reading this can relate. It has been a whirlwind of a couple of weeks. Our youngest just graduated high school. Our middle daughter finished her second year of college and just got an apartment, which needs furnishing. Throw…
What is that? How does Joy and obedience go in the same sentence? Especially if you add in the word Raw? What do you think of when you hear the word Obedience? Rules, laws, oppression, enslavement? Or do you think of boundaries, safety nets. Security and love? For all of you parents out there you…
I couldn’t let Kristen have all of the fun. She wrote a terrific blog on Joy! What a wonderful concept: a Joy-filled life. You know, the Bible has something to say about that as well. In fact, there are over 200 references to Joy in the Bible. Proverbs 17:22 says “A Joyful Spirit is good…
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joyDown in my heart (Where?!?)Down in my heart (Where?!?)Down in my heart! I remember singing that song growing up, especially at Vacation Bible School, and I loved it. We got to sing loudly and exuberantly! I didn’t know as an adult that sometimes I would again ask “Where?” when…
