Part 2 of 2 In This Series About The Christian Comparison Game In Part 1 of this 2 part blog series, we talked about WHY we should stop comparing our acts of “Christian service” to what we percieve other believers to be doing for the Kingdom. You can read Part 1 here. The three main reasonsContinue reading “The Christian Comparison Game: 3 Ideas About How We Can Stop Playing It”
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The Christian Comparison Game: 3 Reasons Why We Should Stop Playing It
Part 1 of a 2 Part Series about the Christian Comparison Game The comparison game. Ugh. We all do it, even those of us who know better. Women compare themselves to other women in so many ways. Why can’t I keep my house as clean as she does? My pile over there has been growingContinue reading “The Christian Comparison Game: 3 Reasons Why We Should Stop Playing It”
Welcome, Joy.
She unfolded the little slip of white paper and read the question aloud. The scribbled letters, written in marker, were legible to her little Kindergarten mind, though not always decipherable to the rest of us. Karly had filled a jar with these little scraps, each containing a question that she’d composed, and to which sheContinue reading “Welcome, Joy.”
14 Things I Learned During the Christmas Season of 2014.
In keeping with my own tradition the past couple of years, I thought I’d sit here in my pjs and slippers (that I waited to put back on until 3:30 this afternoon) on this last Sunday of “Christmas Break” and share: 14 Things I’ve Learned during the Christmas season of 2014. 14. If your Kindergartener puts homemadeContinue reading “14 Things I Learned During the Christmas Season of 2014.”
A Glutton For Grace
I drew in a deep breath and then let it out quickly. I pushed my lips firmly together and shut my eyes while I clenched my fists. Why was I so angry? It was a pile of toys, for crying out loud. And it was in the basement where the kids are supposed to playContinue reading “A Glutton For Grace”
Did You See That?
Here I am again trying another Five Minute Friday. This is where I link up at this site with other bloggers and we all write about the same topic for 5 minutes (or so…this one was closer to 10 minutes for me) and then we link up with each other for fun. We are allContinue reading “Did You See That?”
My Heart Will Go On.
Author Elizabeth Stone is quoted as saying, “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” I would add that watching the kindergarten-sized version of that heart get on the bus for the first time is just plain painful. AtContinue reading “My Heart Will Go On.”
A Pain Around the Neck
Almost every Spring for the majority of our marriage my husband has hosted a fundraising banquet for his local ministry, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. And, being the good wife that I am, I buy him a new tie every year for the event. I know, I’m pretty sweet. What’s more, I don’t just buy any tie,Continue reading “A Pain Around the Neck”
What A Mess.
I jolted upright in my bed awakened from a deep sleep by the sound of crying. I clumsily got up and walked down the hall in a stupor. The crying was coming from the Pepto Bismol pink bedroom of my girls. As I entered I continued to hear wailing sounds, saw two pj clad girlsContinue reading “What A Mess.”
13 Things I Learned During the Christmas Season of 2013.
The cookie tray is down to a few sugar cookies that could possibly break your teeth. There are also a variety of rogue sprinkles on the tray reminding me of all that’s been created and enjoyed. It feels to me like the Christmas season has gone by extra fast this year. I love Christmas andContinue reading “13 Things I Learned During the Christmas Season of 2013.”
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