Category Archives: Growth

I’m Not Strong

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

People often make remarks about how strong I am. I’m not, though. I’m weak. I beg God for help regularly, and when I don’t, things don’t go well. I often feel completely overwhelmed by my “normal” life, and when extras … Continue reading →

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Finding Wonders and Miracles in the Midst of the Storm

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I’ve been “talking” (through texts, social media, phone calls, and face-to-face conversations) to some friends of mine, and we’re all overwhelmed by the storms and trials so many families are going through. We have cried together, prayed for one another, … Continue reading →

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Running into Battle

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

As I read my Bible this week, I came across a verse that showed me how I should deal with pesky problems in my life. David’s life always evokes a spectrum of emotions in me. And, as always, I find … Continue reading →

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Advice for the New Year

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

We started our lessons this week after DH went back to work on Tuesday. It was hard to get started again after our Christmas break, but we managed to get everything in four days in a row. We had some … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: A New Thing

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

As 2011 draws to a close, I’m thinking about what has been. It has been a difficult year, but it has also been full of blessings and joy. I’m enjoying each moment and trying to stay in the moment instead of … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: Making the Impossible Possible

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

One of my favorite verses appears in the Christmas story as told by Luke: “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 (NIV1984) Nothing is impossible. But I act as if that’s not true. I fret and worry about having … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: Living with the End in Mind

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

If you’ve read any of my recent posts, you know there are storms raging in our lives. I have been overwhelmed and discouraged. Although I’ve had moments of victory over the anxiety, I’ve had many more moments where I failed … Continue reading →

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A Cure for Anxiety

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Life is overwhelming for us right now. Sometimes I handle things well, and other times I don’t. Sunday was one of the good days. I was able to turn everything over to God and leave it there, trusting in Him … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: Holding Unswervingly to Hope

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

We’re reading through the New Testament as a family. Each night, we read a chapter and discuss it. I’m still surprised by the details the girls pick up on that I miss because I’m more familiar with the text and … Continue reading →

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Faith Finders

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Bible in 90 Days is officially over. Now what? I want to read The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson. The problem is that I am more likely to finish a book like that if I’m accountable to someone. (The sad … Continue reading →

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