Recently, we have jumped back into the adventure of foster care. Each time we have taken in a child, I have felt God plunge me deeper into His love. I want to share some of what He's been encouraging me with lately. I've been thinking about various types, or experiences, of "love". Here's how I've … Continue reading Variations of Love
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Excited About Jesus
"Are you ready for Santa?!" So many people have asked my children this question over the past 2 weeks. We smile awkwardly everytime because our girls don't know what they mean. Woops! Personally, my goal every year is to focus on Christ's coming in the month of December, preparing my heart for Christmas. I want … Continue reading Excited About Jesus
Realizing Weakness
Sometimes sick days are great. Being face-to-face with my true inadequacy is a much needed reminder of how desperate I am for Jesus. My mind likes the live in a land of independence where I am capable of upholding my responsibilities as wife, mom, sister, daughter, friend, etc. But to live in Independence Land is … Continue reading Realizing Weakness
Survival Sunday: A Cleaning Calendar
Last year when I was working full time and had become a mom, I was overwhelmed with keeping up with chores. It was getting to the point where I couldn't remember when I last mopped the floor. Was it a month ago, a week ago, two months ago?? So, my type A tendencies kicked in … Continue reading Survival Sunday: A Cleaning Calendar
Survival Sunday: Restaurants with Littles
Short and sweet here today. With our kids (both are under 3 years old) we've learned that as long as we bring these things, dining out usually goes well! Kid cups, a little snack in case the food takes a long time, plastic placemats like these, and a finger puppet for quiet entertainment. 😉 Good … Continue reading Survival Sunday: Restaurants with Littles
Day by Day
"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are … Continue reading Day by Day
Looking for Daddy
I wrote this post over a week before Father's Day at 1 AM when I couldn't sleep due to being very pregnant with Adelyn. She arrived on June 15th, so I'm posting a bit late since I was pretty busy on the holiday itself. ;)Oh my. What a precious disaster foster care has wreaked on … Continue reading Looking for Daddy
Saying ‘Yes’ to Foster Care
Wow. It has been 4 months since our life changed. 94 days since the three-letter word rocked my world again. Yes. Yes to following Jesus. Yes to marrying Brandon Smith. Yes to Wilmington. Yes to living downtown. Yes to teaching high school. Those are probably the biggest yeses I've made in the last 10 years. And … Continue reading Saying ‘Yes’ to Foster Care
More Than a Band-Aid
"Whenever God slew them, they would seek him; they eagerly turned to him again." -Psalm 78:34 Why do you seek God? This is the question I am asking myself this morning. It is a daunting one. In reflecting on the above verse in "The Songs of Jesus", Tim Keller comments that many times "morality is … Continue reading More Than a Band-Aid
Merry Christmas!
Brandon and I reflected on Luke 2 during our Christmas travels today. God has given us the greatest gift. Christmas reflection A tiny town. An unplanned pregnancy. A controversial commitment. An untimely birth. A swaddled savior. A makeshift cradle. A new mom. A new (adoptive) dad. A chorus of angels. A story to tell: Christ … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Her Highest Calling 