When our children were small, I had a hundred things to relate to my husband every evening when he walked in the door from work. None of them were mind blowing or ground breaking. Simple things like whose tooth was loose or who took a first step or used the potty by themselves or ate …
Acknowledge
“And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.”Philippians 1:12 NLThttps://www.bible.com/116/php.1.12.nlt I love to give gifts but I’m terrible at surprises! I put off shopping too far in advance because even if I find the perfect thing, (especially …
Parched
Patches of brown grass crunch beneath my feet. The sunsets I love are harshest on my backyard. The soil was prepared for bermuda sod this time last year but a heavy rain the night before washed ruts down the gentle slope, leaving the ground underneath uneven. I walk the two hundred feet from fence to …
Desire
I have to be careful about saying I want something now because if it is in my husband’s power to give it, he will! He has such a generous nature. Once he decides on a thing, he follows through swiftly. I’m the one who deliberates for days and then decides I really don’t need anything …
First
My husband and I are both firstborn of three children, so we share certain characteristics that make us good leaders but also lead to tension at times. We’re both “take charge” types who prefer to be in control of a situation. We both struggle with needing help or direction. We’re both avid protectors, zealously guarding …
Teacher
My daughter taught 5th grade through the pandemic, both virtually and in person, making her third year of teaching even more of a challenge. She has always been very conscientious, both as a student and as a teacher. She often sets unrealistic expectations for herself and judges herself more harshly than necessary, but she takes …
Trust
It’s sometimes difficult to know who to trust. Credibility is established within relationship where trust grows over time. When I tell you that I will do something and I follow through repeatedly, I become trustworthy. My husband and I made very specific promises to each other thirty years ago, and three decades of keeping those …
Reach
How is your reach? Our 160 pound Great Dane, Jake, is so tall that he can reach pretty much anything he wants from the kitchen counter, yet when he’s alone with his sister, Ella, while we’re out, he’s never attempted to grab a snack. He’s eaten through several rugs and his bed, but he leaves …
Giver
My Beautiful Sister and Her Husband *The Gift Giver When God moves in our lives, answering prayers, healing, speaking over us in love...what must His face look like as He sees the lightbulb go on for us? Can you just imagine the smile of joy on His face when He gives good gifts to His …
Believe
My Sister, Cancer Survivor - - - - - - - - - ^ *“Because you have believed...” “Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.” — Matthew 8:13 NLT Because you have believed....those words are so important! When …
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