She knew the rules, followed the rules and then still got in trouble … with me. Her senior year my husband and I had lifted our youngest daughter’s curfew. In a few short months when she left for college, we would have no idea where she was going or what she was doing. It…
Stacking up the pretty, but unused plates, I decided to go ahead and leave the Be Thankful right on top where I had put them earlier that morning. Maybe I’ll get to use them next year. I might as well just leave them so they are ready. I tried to think of something positive to push…
I popped into the farmer’s market last week, hoping to scoop up a few end-of-the-season tomatoes. That’s when I saw them. The galvanized bucket of colorful sunflowers. Concerned it would droop in my hot truck during all my errand running, I sadly passed them by. But when it came time to check out; I…
“When God created the earth, what was His command? Be fruitful and multiply,” Lysa Terkeurst pointed the Proverbs 31 Ministries staff toward a challenge this week. “When Jesus left the earth, what was His command? “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and…
by Madi Cowell Have you ever noticed when you are at your best, some people make you feel like you’re the worst? I think I finally cracked the code on this strange idea I once never understood. Some people don’t like a secure girl. I know that sounds really strong, maybe even cocky, but…
Day 2: Lord, Make Me Joyful “Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) Painting the room. Buying the clothes….