"But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint." I Timothy 2:15 (NASB)I cannot remember a time I didn't want to be a mommy. I think I played with dolls until I was twelve years old. The only reason I quit playing was being afraid of the mocking laughter of others if they knew my secret. I had huge plans for my … [Read more...] about The Painful Process of Motherhood
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My Father’s Joy
"So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." I Peter 5:6-7 (NLT)"Honey, are you okay?" I held my breath, not knowing if I really wanted to hear the reason for the half-stifled sobs of my son as he lay in the darkness on his bed. I cannot stand to hear my children's hearts … [Read more...] about My Father’s Joy
The Reason For Rain
Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. Joel 2:23 (NIV)It has been raining here almost all day everyday for over a week. I love a rainy day, but days? No! After not seeing the sun and only gray skies, it can really start affecting my mood. We had peeks … [Read more...] about The Reason For Rain
Missing the Comforts of Home
"But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction. 'He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food.'"Job 36:15-16 (NIV)I kept coming in and out of a horrid, sickness-induced dream. I was in seventh grade and had come down with a severe case of … [Read more...] about Missing the Comforts of Home
A Tight-Rope Trust
"You called in distress and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder..." Psalm 81:7 (Amplified Bible)I hit my 'tween years just as the 1970s were coming to a close. Cassettes were the newest form of listening to audio recordings, along with the wonderful 8 track box. But before we had a tape recorder, we had a record player. (I have actually had to explain all of these … [Read more...] about A Tight-Rope Trust
Just Because I Love You
"But You are holy, O You Who dwell in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered]."Nehemiah 9:5 (Amplified Bible)There is nothing like an unexpected word of praise from someone I love to bring the sunshine into my gloomy soul. Last week proved to be a very stressful one for me (you might have noticed my silence). Although I am married to an eternal optimist, my first inclination is … [Read more...] about Just Because I Love You
