I can’t think of a more protective love than that of a parent. As parents, we want to protect our kids from pain. For my fellow adoptive parents out there, we want to shield them from rejection and the pain of abandonment – which I fear is not only impossible but inevitable at least on…
Category: General Inappropriateness
I Told Ya So
I didn’t think I was the gloating type. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy hitting my husband with an “I told ya so” when appropriate. Not exactly kind or loving, huh? Gloating is what Beth & I are looking at today. At almost 19 years of marriage, I’m guessing I’ve said…
Don’t Be A Jerk
Beth & I are continuing our love series in 1 Corinthians 13. Today, we’re talking about how love is not rude. To put it simply: don’t be a jerk. Don’t be the kind of person who constantly corrects others, needs to be right or knows everything. You can be right – or you can have…
Check Your Heart
One of the reasons I love partnering with Beth in this collaborative effort is because she thinks different than me. Her posts are study driven while mine tend to be anecdotal. We’re looking at Matthew 5:8 this week as we continue our look at the Beatitudes. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will…
McDonald's, Motherhood & Mischief
My husband has to work late sometimes. NBD. Everyone has been there. (This is the part where I bow in unworthiness to single mamas. I literally don’t know how you do it – you’re incredible.) I’m going to be honest: I’m afraid to take my kids places when I’m alone. Maybe because they’ve run opposite…
McDonald’s, Motherhood & Mischief
My husband has to work late sometimes. NBD. Everyone has been there. (This is the part where I bow in unworthiness to single mamas. I literally don’t know how you do it – you’re incredible.) I’m going to be honest: I’m afraid to take my kids places when I’m alone. Maybe because they’ve run opposite…
Are YOU Ready?!
I’m convinced there’s 2 things we ALL need to keep updated before we need them: – Passport – Resume This way, you’re ready to GO. Don’t wait until you NEED a new resume. This way you’ve got it when you do need it! If someone told you about a great opportunity, would you be able…
It’s Meek to Me
In her blog over at http://forliberty.typepad.com/forlibertya_brave_hearts_/2017/08/how-could-god-allow.html Beth defined the word “meek” beautifully in her post as we continue our look at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. I love the definition of meekness: What does it require of us to become humbly patient? I would…
It's Meek to Me
In her blog over at http://forliberty.typepad.com/forlibertya_brave_hearts_/2017/08/how-could-god-allow.html Beth defined the word “meek” beautifully in her post as we continue our look at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. I love the definition of meekness: What does it require of us to become humbly patient? I would…
Awkward Moment
Today, I passed by someone I hardly know from the office next door in the parking lot. She said, “how are you today?” I said, “good thanks, and you?” She said, “I’m blessed, highly favored and deeply loved.” I said, “oh”. I got in my car and drove away feeling very uncomfortable. So. Awkward. But…
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