Tomorrow’s Meeting

Well, after months of waiting and testing and waiting and testing, the conclusion of Bud's ADHD evaluation is finally here.  Tomorrow we meet with his doctor for the "low-down" on what he and his staff have concluded after their extensive observation and investigation into Bud's behavior patterns.

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Friday Splash

I'm thinking about making Friday my "Splashes of Joy" day where I share the moments of joy I've had throughout the week.  I think it is a good idea to look back and note the good times, especially since the hard times can often seem overwhelming.  Plus, my personality is the type to see what needs [...]

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Giving to the Poor and Feeding the Hungry

When John the Baptist was preparing the way for the Son of God, he preached a message of repentance and he didn't mince words.  He told the crowds that God's judgement was coming and that they should "prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned toward God." (Luke [...]

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Good Days and Bad

Bud, since Sunday, has been listening and obeying and generally get along with everyone.  He has been reasonable and cheerful.  I noticed Sunday afternoon and thought maybe it was just a fluke or a lucky day. 

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Dieting Tip :)

 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply–and how good is a timely word!     Proverbs 15:23

So far with each child, I have retained 10 lbs of "baby weight".  So, if you add it up, I'm about 30 lbs above what I should be, ideally.  Now number 4 is on the way.  I was lamenting [...]

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A Practical Step to Say “No” to Materialism

Wow.  I have had so much to think about.  Between my own musings, Mark Moore's lecture, and Amy Scott's blog posts, I am feeling more than ever the oppressiveness of the sin of materialism.  I think what has captured my attention most was Amy's comment:
"Of course, the problem isn’t that we disagree that consumerism has [...]

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Faith Leaves No Room

"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed."  Luke 10:41-42a 
When I call a friend and discuss all my current concerns,  it is really just "worrying out loud" to someone else.  I worry over my children's education, "What if I miss something and they hate me for [...]

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A Lecture Worth Listening To

I want to say "Thank you" to ReallyTrying for bringing a wonderful lecture/sermon to my attention.  I highly recommend checking out the link at the top of Mark Moore's website entitled "My final lecture: Christ in Culture–What would Jesus say today?" 
I studied under Mark Moore while I went to Ozark Christian College, and I always found him [...]

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God or Mammon

In our affluent society, with even most of the "poor" in America owning a microwave and tv, how do we teach our children to store up their treasures in heaven rather than here on earth?
Part of the difficulty is that the "treasure" here can be seen, felt, enjoyed and gathered before our eyes. It is [...]

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For Sale — One Miniature Schnauzer

I am not a real "dog" person.  They are messy, loud, and full of germs.  But, a couple of years ago, after my miscarriage and during the two years it took us to conceive after that, I really needed something tiny to nurture.  So we got a puppy.

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