Childlike Love
Love. Everyone wants to be loved. I often challenge my children to find the good in each other and express their love for one another through words and actions. One morning we began with the simple challenge, “Tell us why you love each member of our family.” As my turn came to receive the love, each child chimed in with their replies about me, Mom. The first one hit me in the deepest part of my heart and helped me remember how important my role as “mom” is in their precious little lives. In her sweet, little voice she said, “Mom, I
Out of the Mouth of Babes: The Wisdom of a 4-year old
While tucking my sweet boy in his bed, we say our prayers, talk about the day and read one of his favorite books. I lean in to give him a goodnight kiss and his words paralyze me. In a sweet whisper, and toddler tone he says, “God speaks quiet to us.” Without a thought I answered, “What does he say?” His innocent face stops, looks up and waits. With precious little answers about things we prayed about he repeats his pattern of looking up, listening, waiting and relaying the answer that he is waiting to hear from God. We repeated
When Google Cannot Answer My Questions
With the click of a mouse or a word spoken into a smart phone you can have the answers to your most perplexing questions. People from all over the world can weigh in and give their opinion, advice, and direction. With the abundance of information that flows through our lives on a regular basis it is easy to get confused by the plethora of voices vying for our attention. Years ago, I found myself dealing with life altering decisions that caused me to search my soul for direction. I listened more carefully to preachers and teachers waiting for a word from
Securely Insecure
From the moment a child realizes someone is watching, they are eager for the spotlight. Scroll through facebook, or glance at instagram and you are sure to get a glimpse of your “friends” latest spotlight moments. We are born with this inner craving to be accepted, applauded, and praised by anyone who is watching. It feels good to know that what we do is approved of. We check our likes and shares, our favorites, and retweets to see who approves. As I considered starting a blog I was hindered by thoughts of people who might not agree with everything I say
Turn down the noise and BE STILL
Be still. A simple command that we begin teaching our children at an early age. Sit down and be still. This morning as I sat down in my comfy chair and leaned back on my perfectly plump pillow, I put my favorite coffee mug to my lips and I listened to myself inhale deeply. Before I could exhale, my rare moment of peace and quiet was abruptly interrupted by a long, loud version of one of the most desired titles of womankind, “Moooooom!” Although I love moments of stillness and quiet it seems everything in my world fights against it,
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