Merriam-Webster defines worry in this way: "to think about problems or fears, to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen". Oh yes. Worry. It's a tough one. Motherhood is full of things to worry about isn't it? We'd been home with Natalie for only a … Continue reading Worth Much More (Encouragement for Moms, Part 1 of 5)
What Will I Pass On?
Linking up for another Five Minute Friday today. The word is "Pass". Timer set for 5 minutes, ready, set, write... "She looks like her daddy!", so many people have said. And it's true. But I see some of myself in her too. Maybe not her looks so much (except the teeth, sorry about that gap … Continue reading What Will I Pass On?
A Redeemer Today (Ruth, Part 4 of 4)
Read: Ruth 4 We come to the last chapter of Ruth where we read a beautiful story of redemption, not just for that day but for us as well. Boaz, as the kinsman redeemer, marries Ruth and together they have a son named Obed. The sorrows and struggles that Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, experienced … Continue reading A Redeemer Today (Ruth, Part 4 of 4)
A Woman of Excellence (Ruth, Part 3 of 4)
Read: Ruth 3 We already read last week about Ruth's character being known and recognized by Boaz. Here again we see how important that was. Boaz calls her a woman of excellence. And he's not just saying that for himself, he says "all my people in the city know...". I don't know about you, but … Continue reading A Woman of Excellence (Ruth, Part 3 of 4)
The Moments that Matter
We should have been upstairs getting ready for bed. Instead we were spinning and falling down dizzy and giggling uncontrollably. It was one of the best moments of my day, definitely worth delaying the bedtime routine a bit. Yesterday my Mom brought a stack of cassettes over. She also brought the little Playskool tape player we … Continue reading The Moments that Matter
Under His Wings (Ruth, Part 2 of 4)
Read: Ruth 2 There is so much to gather from this chapter... the hard work ethic Ruth demonstrates, the way the harvest was set up to help provide for those in need, the first meeting of Ruth and Boaz... but there are two main things I want to focus in on today. Note that our … Continue reading Under His Wings (Ruth, Part 2 of 4)
If You Had the Whole Day…
Linking up today for another Five Minute Friday! The word is whole and the timer is set for 5 minutes... What would you do if you had the whole day to do whatever you wanted? Natalie woke up early this morning, about 15 minutes before my alarm, and I brought her into bed with us. … Continue reading If You Had the Whole Day…
The Light on the Trail
We’d been on the trail since 7:30am, but after climbing three peaks we found ourselves still in the woods as darkness fell. Out came the headlamps. For the last hour of our journey we took each step into the short beam of light that shone from our lamps. We couldn’t see our destination, we couldn’t … Continue reading The Light on the Trail
I Will Go (Ruth, Part 1 of 4)
Read: Ruth 1 Ruth experienced challenges and loss. Her husband died, leaving her a widow. She had no children after 10 years of marriage, her brother-in-law also died, and her mother-in-law was leaving to return to her native land. Ruth could have gone home to her family. She could have stayed in the land where … Continue reading I Will Go (Ruth, Part 1 of 4)
Decisions, Decisions
Linking up today for another Five Minute Friday! The word: decide. Timer set for 5 minutes... Funny timing, this word - decide. Funny because last night I stayed up late chatting with Steve about a bunch of unknowns and things I'm wondering about. Funny because I have a hard time making decisions when I feel … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
Come Sojourn 