Rejoicing and Anticipating (Guest Columnist – David)
Sallie mentioned recently that we’ve come to a point in our pregnancy where Little Miss Peanut would have a chance of making it if she was born prematurely. This is a great comfort, but we want …
Cultivating Contentment
"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Philippians 4:11
The Beauty of God’s Grace in My Life
Last evening, David and I started watching a National Geographic special that Amy, an also-pregnant-friend, shared with us on DVD. Called In the Womb, it shows the amazing development of a baby girl …
Everything Changes…
I’ve been contemplating how to write this post for a few weeks. I’ve come up with various titles, none of which really captured the content without giving it away. I guess the one I …
God Delights In The Details Of Our Lives
I believe God has a sense of humor and I mean that on several levels. First of all, David says God must have a sense of humor because he created giraffes. But I also think He has a sense of humor in …
Just Because You Can, It Doesn’t Mean You Should
"He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way." Psalm 25:9
Simplifying Choices
"God hath given to man a short time here upon earth, and yet upon this short time eternity depends." Jeremy Taylor
Do We Give Advice Or Biblical Counsel?
I heard a pastor speak today about knowing God’s will and something he said struck me as being significant. He addressed two questions. Should we seek advice or counsel? Should we give advice or …
He Drew Me Aside – “I Needed the Quiet” by Alice Hansche Mortenson
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten – the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm – my great army that I sent among you.” Joel 2:25
Calling Versus Clutter – The Joy of a Deliberate Life
Shortly before I met my husband, the Lord impressed the following verses on me: Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands just as we told you, …