The Blessed Dreaded Week

I have dreaded this week for a long time. My last born, my baby starts kindergarten. With the way God spaced out my “babies” this is the first time in 16 years that I have not had a little at home with me. My “present tense” is definitely changing. Eliza has been my sidekick for […]

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8/06/2019

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Prayer

A Magnificent Gift

This morning is a magnificent gift. There is nothing pressing on the agenda. In fact, I just told Piper that there was no plan for the day. I awoke without an alarm, had my “peaceful time,” and have returned a few work related emails. When I kissed Wally goodbye for the day, I followed him […]

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7/23/2019

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Little Lessons

My Peaceful Time

  This morning, Eliza crawled into bed with me. I had been scrolling through a news app or two on my phone after reading Desiring God’s daily Instagram post and You Version’s verse of the day. After cuddling with me awhile, she asked if I was ready to get up. I asked her if she […]

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7/19/2019

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“On Your Side”

She came into my bathroom and I could tell by the look on her face something was not quite right. Trying ascertain the source of her unhappiness, I did a quick scan of her outfit. I had helped her pick out the tutu type skirt. Seeing that the t-shirt she had been adamant about wearing […]

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Growing WITH Them

I took a deep breath, looked a few of them intentionally straight in the eyes, and sincerely apologized. In over 25 years of student ministry, I can’t ever remember starting a Bible study this way. They were gracious and, I believe, appreciative of my honesty and transparency. In the weeks that have passed since, I […]

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Love, Life and Loss

I finished the novel on Sunday afternoon.   It was good.    It is over 48 hours later and I am still thinking about it.    I didn’t see the plot twist coming until it hit me as I wiped the tears from my cheeks. The author did his job. I am an “all in” […]