Last week I wrote a post sharing the fact that I am sometimes unable to do or say what God is asking me to do and oddly this used to not be an issue for me. But I have been plagued by this desire to hide, rather than allow my light to shine. I am consistently finding myself paralyzed by fear and though intellectually and spiritually I know that is a wrong attitude...I still seem to go there. Yesterday God through a brick at me. In the form … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Texting Pick Me Up
I was moseying along during the day yesterday, minding my own business - actually I was cleaning a bathroom. Such is the glamorous life of a mom expecting a house full of couples for a good old fashioned deep Biblical discussion. Part of me wanted to fore-go the cleaning and just let my son's mess speak for itself - "This is our home, we do live in it and our guest bathroom happens to also be my 15 year old son't bathroom and he nor I have … [Read more...]
You Don’t Matter Lie
Safely tucked away in my familiar surroundings of home I thrive, as God and I stroll along peacefully together. Comfortable, quiet, easily heard. When my home is filled with family, friends and laughter, that too is a reflection of God's love for me, therefore I am at ease. It's when I leave the sanctuary of my home that the doubts always come, the pressing in on my formerly perceived clear calling from the Lord. It is as if all the blooming … [Read more...]
Multi-Generational Mom Gathering
Last week I was scurrying around trying to wrangle a large group and keep them engaged and entertained...it was hard work, but well worth it when I saw how much fun they were having and how well they were connecting. Nope, it was not a group of kids...it was a group of moms! Amazingly, even though MomLife Today was founded in 2008 this was the first time we had all gathered together to meet and dream about our individual ministries and the … [Read more...]
Roof Crashers
There are times in my momlife where I sit in amazement of who my children are becoming. He sheepishly walked in from Echo - the Wednesday night youth gathering at our church - and as he looked up at me I could see emotion in his face. He grinned slightly and averted his eyes. My mom senses picked up on something...something big. "Are you OK?" I inquired. "Yeah...well...it was a really good night," he offered. "Have you been … [Read more...]
Interviewing A Model
I really enjoy interviewing people for MomLife Today because being able to share what others are doing to glorify God, that in process speaks into the lives of moms, makes me silly happy! Confession time...knowing that I was interviewing an International model made me feel silly awkward...like my former awkward pre-teen self. No pressure there...sitting on camera opposite a woman who has been on magazine covers. Gee thanks. I chose, yes … [Read more...]
Disappointing A Friend
Friendships are hard because each friend has her own set of expectations based on her life experiences, life circumstances and personal needs. Lately, as I have been coaching my teens on their friendships, it has caused me to analyze my own friendships. It pains me to say it, but at times I fall short of what it means to be a caring friend. Try as I might there are times when I get so focused on my life, the needs of my family and my … [Read more...]
Rest, Relaxation and Roaring To Go
Ahhhh...my time away from social media was glorious. Which may seem just wrong from someone entrenched in social media. But it's not. It is honesty from one who is determined not to be ruled by it or dependent upon it for my self worth. There are a few changes on the horizon and some amazing relationships God is growing. I am delightedly grateful for whatever 2012 holds and looking to the One who guides my steps for EVERY baby step … [Read more...]
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