“In a minute” she shot out in frustration never taking her eyes off of the iphone as she texted rapid fire. In front of her stood a little girl, I watched the little face contort as she hesitated and thoughtfully pleaded at her mother, with her heart...she then gave a little shake of her head and went back to her skipping in place, then stooped down to pick up a stick. My walking in the park propelled me forward and the scene playing out … [Read more...]
Pushing Jesus Out Of The Way
Don't let the ordinary seem so important that it pushes Jesus out of the way. That’ll make you stop and think, huh? That is what greets me daily from the front of my refrigerator. I heard that phrase about a dozen years ago, put it on a piece of paper and have attempted to hold it in my heart daily since then. That tattered piece of paper has been moved from fridge to fridge as we’ve traveled across three states. Obviously this is a life … [Read more...]
Tween Help
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with an amazing mother daughter team who is burdened to help moms know how to speak into the lives of their tweens. In this digital age you better believe the culture is coming after your tweens, marketers are spending some $43 billion to influence your tween. As a result the definition of a tween is getting younger and younger. A phenomenon known as "age compression" is occurring whereby what used … [Read more...]
Safely Ignored
Alone in a crowd. Have you been there? I go there. Far too often. The bashful ten year old girl. She is still such a part of me. Quiet observation is so much easier. Safely hidden. Less messy. Eyes lifted. Disobedient. Silent whisper. Salt and light requires bravery. Holy boldness. No spirit of fear. Power. Love. Self-control. He taught us to reach out in love. It’s not about me. Or my … [Read more...]
MOPS Glide Through Texas
Moms are amazing. I spent the last three days with about 2,000 of them at the National MOPS convention at the Gaylord in Dallas, Texas...and it was simply marvy! These ladies work diligently all year long to be supportive and provide wisdom to moms all over the world through their own MOPS groups. When I had preschoolers I attended MOPS and as they grew older I was invited to speak at several – if you have preschoolers and are not part … [Read more...]
Reader Comment = Tears
I am weeping...God truly can use the unqualified for His purposes! Jacki shared this with me tonight... Tracy, I’m typing this with one hand as I nurse my fourth child who is four weeks old. The others are 6, 4, and 2. So needless to say, when the focus on the family broadcast came on the other night (while I was bouncing a gassy baby and chanting “this too shall pass! This too shall pass!”) I got teary eyed as I heard you describe that … [Read more...]
Gratitude and MOPS Convention
I am beyond filled with gratitude to the Lord for His goodness and to so many of you for your encouraging words! Late last night we returned from our family vacation, so needless to say my sparse posts and social media presence last week were for that very reason! I thought it divinely ironic that my book release and radio program with Focus on the Family would be while I was on vacation! I didn't even get to hear the broadcast - I was was too … [Read more...]
From Ugly To Holy
I was fuming. Smoke emitting from my ears. Teeth clinched. Eyes narrowed. I have confessed that I can be “ugly” – well, ugly was rearing its...ugly head. (There’s no better way to say that.) Allow me to assure you that if I were a two year old I would have stomped through the family room, thrown myself on the floor and had myself a little on the spot hissy fit. And no, I am not talking about something that occurred “recently” I am … [Read more...]
Sleep Deprived Mom
Ah, sleep deprivation I remember it well. It started when they were born and stopped...well actually it hasn't stopped. I have a dear friend who just had her first child about a month ago, she told me that what she missed most was sleep. And that if she could just manage to get 8 hours of sleep one night a week she would be happy. It was all I could do not to laugh. Because I am keenly aware that desire is going to remain a constant - … [Read more...]
Random Observations
Time flies when you are hearing truth. A couple days with little time in front of a computer is a beautiful thing. Prayer lifted up together for others is somehow sweeter. Conversations with people you haven’t bumped into in a while brings much happiness! Cold, cold, cold water, quenching my thirst...is the best ever. My sons smile...melts my mom heart. God truly gifts some with amazing talents and witnessing their obedient and … [Read more...]
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