devotions

nailing jello

Lately, and quite often (ahem), I keep thinking of the saying, "Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree."  Maybe you would agree?  I remember the first time I read this quote.  I was heading home from work, before we had any kids, and read it on a church marquee.  I thought,… Continue reading nailing jello

daily moments, devotions

bible study partner

Our sweet dog, Tess, hopped up in my lap this morning when I was doing my bible study.  She just planted her face right in my bible.  I think the best days start when I do the same thing. Rarely do I sleep in these days.  I'm up early in the morning well before anyone… Continue reading bible study partner

daily moments, devotions

little yellow flower

As I stepped out earlier this week to take my daughter to school, I looked down and saw this dainty little flower. Most days I wouldn't have given a second glance to the flowering weed coming up in the driveway crack (note to self: ‪#‎needroundup‬), but in that split second it really stopped me in… Continue reading little yellow flower