Mark 10:21-23 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and [...]
Last week was rough for me physically. There were many occasions where I thought I was going into labor, but it only turned out to be gas pains, or abdominal muscle spasms. Hey, going through this five times before hasn’t helped me figure out one from the other- all my parts are pretty packed in [...]
A gem from the EE Devotionals I received this week: Recently I committed a sin of what seemed to me unpardonable thoughtlessness. For days I wanted to kick myself around the block. What is the matter with me? I thought. How could I have acted so? “Fret not thyself because of evildoers” came to mind. [...]
It is raining- just the kind of day for a trip to the library. I’m wanting to get a few new (to me) books that I can have on hand during the early part of labor. Any suggestions? No, Charley and Sara, this is not the time for me to start Harry Potter. Yes, I [...]
It is July 25th, and I am now entering a period I like to call, The Prepartum Paradox. During the next few days, I have to daily prepare for baby to come, while simultaneously trying not to think about how baby isn’t here yet. It is very difficult- kinda like juggling pickle jars in the [...]
We watched the movie Catch Me If You Can again last night. It is the true story of a teenage boy who manages to impersonate a pilot, doctor and lawyer, learning the art of making fake payroll checks. He is finally caught, and, after serving some of his prison time, is given a job working [...]
I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.Abide in Me, and [...]
Apparently, the fever-and-a-sore-throat sickness was only a prelude to the runny-nose-and-coughing-so-much-I-can’t-sleep sickness. We’ll have to go out and get some coughing-aching-stuffy-nose-so-you-can-sleep medicine today. Any couch potatoes remember what product that commercial marketed?
I’m finally getting to start a book recommended by Meredith, called Making The Most Of Every Move, by Garner Dodson. As you can see, it is a relic. Meredith quoted so many interesting things from it as she was reading it, though, that I am pretty certain I will enjoy it and it will be [...]
We just signed a contract; the house is on its way to being sold! I am cautiously excited, as we still have to get through the closing to have it be a done deal. Still, this is much further down the path than we were two days ago, and we are grateful. Please continue praying [...]