Ever wish you had a different name? I should preface this with the fact that I do love my name . . . I’ve always liked it and the fact that God chose to give me the personality to fit was very gracious. I enjoy telling people “Yes, my parents were hippies. You can still catch my mom burning incense and my dad’s album stash is very visible in the living room.” However, there are days when a different name would feel refreshing. Or maybe it’s not even a name change but the excuse it would give to be different. For example, I have a good friend named Mariah. Her name just sounds good rolling ... Read the Post
Grandness of God
On a recent trip with my girlfriend I found myself in utter awe of the buildings in New York City. I couldn't understand why I was so amazed by them. They have no life. Man built them. Why did they make my heart stop just to look at them? I decided that maybe it was because I knew how much work was put into building them. This was especially true of the cathedrals. When I looked at the beauty of these cathedrals, I was overwhelmed by the sheer grandness of them. If I were a young girl again, I would have wanted to live in them. Now I can be content with simply gazing up at them or ... Read the Post
His Peace
God’s peace is different from our idea of peace. I am due to have our third baby any day now, and our home has been full of family and friends helping us out. At the same time, my two little girls have become a little uneasy knowing change is on the way. After a disastrous breakfast replete with spankings, crying, a distressed Grandma and an exhausted Mommy, I sought solace under my covers with my Bible and begged God for some peace as I drank in His scriptures.His words were like a cool river running through my body, calming me down, bringing me peace and strengthening me for the rest of ... Read the Post
How Do You Say, "I Love You," to Your Man?
This answer is different for every woman. If it's not a husband or boyfriend, maybe it's your dad or brother. We all want to hear and know that the men in our lives adore us. But, can we recognize it when it comes? After reading Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages, I was armed with new knowledge on how my fiancé and I could better express our love to each other. However, six years and two children later, I still need to be reminded. In my case, my man doesn't spill out a million sweet words every day reassuring me verbally that he loves me. He does, though, lock the door when I nap ... Read the Post
Just a Few Minutes Alone Please
I just want a few minutes alone! I get up half an hour early to read my Bible and pray and here she is at my side, putting her feet all over me while I try and start my day with God. How am I supposed to have a meaningful conversation with the Creator while my three year old is staring at me with her feet on top of my Bible? I mention my frustration to my dad one early morning while we drink coffee. When I visit back home, I always get up extra early to be alone with my father before he goes to work. “Oh yes, I remember those days,” he says as he puts down his Bible. “Except you started ... Read the Post