How Does God Feel About Lady Gaga?

Pin itFor the last few weeks, I’ve stared slack-jawed at the TV while Lady Gaga gyrated across the stage in her scant alien-esque costumes, and said shocking things to the American Idol contestants while coaching them.  Actually, I didn’t stare too long, since we DVR all our shows.  The Fast Forward button was definitely in order [...]

10 New Year Predictions for 2011

Pin itI have this wonderful friend/mentor/amazing cook, named Barb.  You can (and should) find her at www.mysisterskitchenonline.com, cooking up homemade recipes with real food! Barb never ceases to bless me with her perspective, gained by a life devoted to Jesus and raising four sons.  You heard that right… F.O.U.R. (4).  Anyway, she posted a neat [...]

In the Moment of Lost

Pin itIt was a glorious day at the beach, on the first day of our family vacation.  My in-laws were there, as well as sister- and brother-in-law, nephews, niece.  Our three daughters were in heaven as they played in the sand and surf with their beloved cousins, their collective ages between 4 and 10. All [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Consuming Fire

Pin it28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29for our “God is a consuming fire.”  Hebrews 12: 28-29 Shared at: 5 Minutes for Mom Wordless Wednesday Headquarters

Note to Self?

Pin itDear self: You cannot listen to your feelings at this moment in the month. Let them go and think about it next week http://www.mastgeneralstore.com/Communities/vc/index.cfm/original-mast-general-store/original-mast-general-store/ I posted this on Twitter last night and got lots of great responses! Can anyone relate? It is pure will-power sometimes to reject feeling when I know my hormones are [...]

Fruit of the Spirit: Back to My Roots This Week

Pin itNo, I’m not talking about my gray roots (I blame my dad), although I do have a hair appointment tomorrow to insure no one knows this isn’t my natural color.  You won’t tell, right? Anyway, this week I’m leading the music at our church’s VBS, and I’m so excited! Many moons ago (before I [...]

“Am I Doing Something Wrong?”

Pin itTonight, a friend of mine posted a question on Facebook.  One of those exasperated calls for help, where you just want to know that you’re not the only one having a hard time with this “Mom” thing. She ended with the statement, “Maybe I’m doing something wrong.” I know that this friend does her [...]

On Eagle’s Wings

Pin itIsaiah 40 has always been one of my favorite Bible chapters for inspiration and comfort. (Besides being one of my all-time favorite Tenor Solos/Choral pieces of ALL time- “Comfort Ye My People, Messiah.”) I’m pretty sure anyone who has ever been in a church can quote Verse 31: but those who hope in the [...]

Will You Join the M.O.B. Society?

Pin itI am so excited to have Brooke McGlothlin guest posting today, about a great new project for Moms Of Boys! Now I am not in this group… yet! I have three girls. However, hopefully some day (not too soon) my girls will be bringing home new additions to our family- boys. And hopefully, they [...]

Adventures in Missions, by guest blogger Katie Rowland

Pin itPlease welcome my precious friend Katie Rowland, as she shares a story from the last year of her life, traveling with Adventures in Missions.  I have watched Katie grow up since elementary school, and the Lord has gifted her in so many ways, but most of all in a compassionate heart for people, and [...]

The Empty Table

Pin itI tweeted this photo yesterday (taken from my BlackBerry), with this caption, “Let this be an everlasting reminder of the day my kitchen table was empty.” I thought it was kind of funny, since my kitchen table is usually filled with craft items, fabric for my 6yo to create Doll Fashions, mail, homework, and [...]

The Inspiration to Adopt: God’s Calling, a Guest Post by Kim Young

Pin itYou are in for a treat today!  Welcome guest blogger Kim, from Mom Tried It. Kim does all kinds of craft projects and other neat-o things and shares them with the world!  For example, her Rice Cake Revamp.  Oh boy, my kids are going to love that!!  But today, she’s sharing a personal story [...]

Praying for Direction

Pin itA little while ago, I posted about my professional goals for 2010. I’m also thinking about personal goals, my family, and what God is calling me to this year. I have been singing in a worship ministry for 14 years now, at two churches we’ve attended over that time period. It’s been a way [...]

I signed up for this

Pin itThis is what I signed up for. I just didn’t realize how hard it would be. I’ve always wanted to be a mom; I wanted to have 3 kids, stay home with them, and work part-time teaching piano and voice lessons. I have achieved my goals for this part of my life. But this [...]