For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise up, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. ~ Proverbs 24:16 Which rising is this for you? The sixth? The eighth? I sure wish this proverb said what sometimes rings true in my own life: Though Karen fell for the 1,975th time, she rose up… This weekend I was continuing my study of Ezekiel in preparation for the Bible study I am writing. Here’s what stuck out to me: Ezekiel 18:21-23, MSG: ... VIEW POST
I can’t say that I’ve ever seen a grown woman stomp her foot and pout but I’m about two shakes of a lamb’s tail from getting that foot of mine ready. I just don’t want to. I received a text this morning from the cub scout leader. “LH is going to be a flag bearer at the Derby next week. Does he have all of his current patches?” No. No, he doesn’t have his stinky new patches. He has his nice pretty patches from our beloved home that deep down in my heart I’m still wondering when we ... VIEW POST
Yesterday was an odd moment in my house. I’m not even sure how to describe it, so I’ll just tell you about it instead. LM is growing up. She’s in a school where she has friends, she feels loved, plays sports, gets good grades, and is in the advanced curriculum group… all good things. LH, on the other hand, has been having a terrible few days at school. He’s my child that will tell you anything you want to know if you close the door, get quiet, and tell him that every secret ... VIEW POST