If you have read my blog, then you already know that God tends to get my attention in unexpected ways. This day was no exception. We are starting school in a couple of days, so I am determined to squeeze the life out of these last summer days (after all, here in New England we […]
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On several occasions Carlie has asked me, “Mom, how can you be so mean and so nice at the same time?” My reply was usually something snarky like, “It’s a gift that God gives to moms.” There’s no question that I can get irritated and frustrated and impatient – I’m not always a nice mommy. […]
Cowardly Faith
There is a black squiggly mess outside our house and all around the neighborhood. A cool machine came through a few weeks ago and patched cracks in the pavement, leaving behind very noticeable repairs. In a way, I’m thankful for the ugly black lines on the court outside our front door. Every single day it […]
Living By Faith – A True Example
My parents recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. At the party, my Aunt Phyllis read a statistic that only 5% of couples make it to the Golden Anniversary, so it was quite an achievement and something to celebrate. While I was in NC, I decided to go through some old slides that my Dad took […]
Ditch the Scorecard
If I’m hanging out with you, it’s because I like you, or because I want to get to know you. Maybe I shouldn’t have to say that, but as a (kinda loud) Christian, I want to make sure you know that you are not a project. I have no ulterior motives. I am not judging […]
Honest Prayer
I’ve never been a very good pray-er. Praying is not easy for me. I mean, the actual words, those are easy (if you haven’t already noticed, God has gifted me with an endless supply of words . . . to my husband’s dismay!). It’s the consistency. I have trouble praying with consistency. Oh, and listening […]
Camouflage Sin
I don’t know if this happens to you, but when God is trying to get my attention, He sends the message in lots of different ways. I might read something that catches my attention, and the next thing I know, I’m hearing the same “theme” in a song, in something a friend says, in a […]
The Episcopal Church and Elastic Waist Pants
As I get older, I feel like I’m always on a quest for comfort. My jeans need to have some “stretch,” my shoes need to have “support,” and my lounging clothes need to be “cozy” (and by lounging clothes I mean . . . all my clothes). There was a time in my past when […]
Crisis of Faith: Waiting for the Light
I don’t know why, but Christians don’t always talk about crisis of faith. I think it’s a real thing that happens to every seeker at some point (maybe multiple points) in the journey. And yet, we treat it as if it’s contagious – we don’t want to “spread” our doubts or fears. We muddle through […]
Cringe-Worthy Moments
A few nights ago, we were sitting around the dinner table, discussing the day. Luke is sweet on a little girl in preschool, so Keith asked Lela if there was a boy that she liked. She gave him the name of a little boy and when Keith asked what she liked about him, Lela said, […]
