by Kristen | Dec 21, 2012 | Devotional
The other day, Dan and I went to an NBA game. Dan had won a basketball tournament and was given a pair of 7th row tickets to a weeknight game. We have never sat this close before so, needless to say, we were excited. I couldn’t believe the number of...
by Kristen | Nov 14, 2012 | Devotional
It was an usually temperate fall day. I pulled up to a 2-way stop at a busy intersection, the clicking of my right blinker and Hermie’s Scripture Memory Songs the only sounds in my car. I was off to begin a morning of errands about town. Cars to my left and...
by Kristen | Nov 2, 2012 | Children and Faith, Devotional, Faith
As I raise my children, one thing that I want to inspire in their little hearts is an awe for God. Do you want it too? I want them to have a big picture of their God, to see Him as powerful, magnificent and incredible. Just like anything else we desire to instill in...
by Kristen | Oct 11, 2012 | Devotional, Parenting
photo credit I have come to one very big parenting conclusion: Pride does not mix with parenting. Parenting is one of the most humbling (and sometimes humiliating) jobs. Want to get rid of your pride? Have a kid. And I am sure that a large part of this is...
by Kristen | Sep 19, 2012 | Devotional, Wedding, Wedding Dress
When I was a little girl, I saved my coins in one of those giant Coca-Cola bottles. Did you have one? I threw all my extra coins and sometimes even dollar bills in it too. Over time, I decided (in a very early-teen kind of way) that I would use the money saved to...
by Kristen | Jul 2, 2012 | Busyness, Devotional
Last Wednesday was a busy day. I had errands to run and too much on my list for the day. Do you ever do that? Write so many things on your list for one day that only a super-hero could accomplish them all? . . . I’m no super-hero. Anyway, in the midst...
by Kristen | Jun 7, 2012 | Devotional
For the last six weeks, I have been in the Bible study, Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break by Kelly Minter. And I have loved this study! Being in Bible study gives great accountability, fellowship with other Christian women and helps increase your knowledge of...
by Kristen | May 25, 2012 | Busyness, Devotional
A few weeks ago, Dan and I attended our son’s school’s Spring Banquet. It was a wonderful evening with a great speaker, fun company and a nice meal. The teen students tended the tables, pouring water, coffee and clearing dishes. We had a very nice, young...