John 17:3 — And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:17 — Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth. Eternal life can begin now, at the moment of believing on Jesus Christ. The moment we believe, we are…
Waiting
I heard the noise before I opened my eyes. I wondered how many of them were up already. I fought back temptations of anxiety thinking of the mess that was surely already made. Fuel up. Don’t go out there empty and unarmed. Being a blessing to people includes the little people who live with me…
To the mama at the earliest screening for the kid-friendly movie
I see you. And, probably, I get you. I figure you’re probably like me, torn between wanting to have nice family activities and fearing public meltdowns. Maybe you made the plans a few days ago, and maybe you even dreaded coming after solidifying the decision. But some sense of normalcy… the luxury of simply going to…
On purpose. With purpose.
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” For when I am discouraged For when I am overwhelmed For when I am inadequate For when…
Kicking and screaming and emotional trucks
This morning, I woke up Gideon for school. If I have to wake up Gideon, he’s TIRED. He resisted, of course, and borrowed under his seventy-some-odd blankets that he insists on sleeping with. I dragged him out by his big feet. He struggled against me, seeking the darkness. I pulled on those ankles, those long…
Hearing loss, not joy loss
After weeks, months even, of rejoicing in milestones and victories, I was reminded. After months of unneeded therapies (okay, not ALL the therapies), I remembered. Oh yeah. You have this syndrome. Not that I forgot, really. Just forgot that there were still things to rule out, stones to turn over. We know it’s a “mild”…
This Day
It’s hard to see You through the fog sometimes To let You in Feel Your joy But I know You carry me through every hour Help me lift my hands Through it all, I know You give me this day In all of Your grace God teach me to see Teach me to praise To…
Immanuel – God With Me
Christmas was prefaced with a surgery for our middle child. Our sweet Noah needed a surgery common to people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, called pharyngeal flap surgery. Not a life-threatening surgery, but definitely a life-disrupting surgery, as all surgeries are. Many prayers, plans, and provisions from God alone were laid down before we left for…