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Teach them My love…

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.  And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep … Continue reading →

FOR THE LOVE! {a lunch sack seed}

Today is more than a Lunch Sack Seed to me.  Today is a heart-felt CRY unto the LORD for my boys! I was a broken record this weekend.  As much as I loved the long holiday weekend, more time off means more time together which means MORE TIME FOR MY BOYS TO FIGHT LIKE DOGS. … Continue reading →

Love Hard. Hug Long.

Last Saturday, my dad stood in my kitchen.  While spooning chili over a crumbled cornbread muffin, I stood beside of him, both of us hovering over an array of game time food. Football means family around here. Even if the game is a loss, my dad coming in for every home game makes me a … Continue reading →

Confessions From A Sassy Mouth

I have shared before that my mouth can be so sassy. Quick and snippy. Ask my husband. Ask my boys. They will tell you. I am not shy about this confession anymore. Two reasons… (A) I know God’s power is made perfect in my weaknesses, therefore I will boast all the more {2 Cor. 12:9} … Continue reading →

The Post I Never Wanted To Write

It was a cool Sunday in May 2010. I drove past the only rental house on my street. In the driveway were three blonde-headed little girls splashing in a kiddie pool. Tucked away in the shade of the garage was their blonde-headed little momma painting kitchen chairs. I stopped the van, “Welcome to the neighborhood! … Continue reading →

31 Days of Prayer: Nine (Love and Respect)

Respect for self, others and authority: Children“Father, grant that my children would show proper respect for everything and everyone, as your Word commands.” Myself and Others“Father, I pray that I and ________ would show proper respect for everything and everyone, as your Word commands.” Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, … Continue reading →

31 Days of Prayer: Eight (Showing Mercy)

Mercy Children:“May my children always be merciful, just as You are merciful.” Myself and Others:“May I and _________ always be merciful, just as you are merciful.” Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 Being female, compassion somewhat comes with the package. Girls are, for the most part, more nurturing and boys. It … Continue reading →

31 Days of Prayer: Three

Love Children:“Grant that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them.” Myself or Others:“Lord, grant that _____________ would learn to live a life of love, through the Holy Spirit who dwells within.” And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for … Continue reading →

31 Days of Prayer: Two

Growth in GraceChildren:“I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) Others or Myself:“I pray that I and __________ would grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and … Continue reading →