A Life Surrendered
The start of this blog in 2011, which I named A Life Surrendered, was a response to God asking me to open up about the things I was learning as a wife and mama following God—the good and the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. He used Matthew 5:14-16 in the Message translation to call me out. The lines that urged me on and continue to urge me on are, “Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”
It is my hope, as I share openly and honestly about the things I’ve struggled with, the things I’ve overcome, and the things I still have yet to overcome, that you would come to know the nature and heart of God. You don’t have to fear losing the loving of God when the process of transformation gets long and messy. There’s nothing you can do or not do that will cause God to ever stop pursuing you. He will not stop trying to get your attention, and you always have His.
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Why did it take me so long to tell Him?
I stumbled into bed, lastly as usual, after one of those days that seem so long-drawn it felt like more than one. And in my tiredness I was sour. Not for the tiredness of the day, for sleep is a welcome relief for that kind. It was a tiredness and weariness that went...
Q&A: An Interview with Author, Kris Camealy
Kris Camealy, who is a wife, homeschool mama and friend, is a also a blogger and now an author. She has taken the leap fearless toward her dream and has published her first book, Holey, Wholly, Holy: A Lenten Journey of Refinement. You might remember I told you a...
10 things I love about you :: Valentine’s Printable
"10 things I love about you" PRINTABLES 10 things I love about you [for girls] Print Page 1, Print Page 2 10 things I love about you [for boys] Print Page 1, Print Page 2 Today I am at 5 Minutes for Faith and I've shared a little of my struggle of parenting a...
We are the Focus of His Love…
"Long before He laid down earth’s foundations, He had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of His love, to be made whole and holy by His love -- through Jesus." (Ephesians 1:5 MSG) I'm at the Allume Blog this Valentine's Day. Join me there? “Yet if we would know...
Pretzel Kisses Pinterest Inspired Valentine’s Treat
The pretzel kisses Pinterest inspired treat are so simple to make. And the salty sweet -- delish. I sent eldest daughter on an trip to the store. It's a fringe benefit of having a teenage driver. On the list: square pretzels, Hershey's Kisses and Valentine M&M's. It's...
Shape Your Worries into Prayers… Printable
"Let petitions and praise shape your worries into prayers." Philippians 4:6 MSG I take almost every 7th week off of blogging and social network. I'm on for about 6 weeks and off for the 7th week. And this last time I scheduled my break for the week after my 31 days of...
A Letter to Homeschool Mamas…
A letter to you, homeschool mama, because I know what it is like. I am no homeschool mama super star. But I want you to know I know what it's like. I know what it's like to sit in front of a child that is struggling to learn to read and wonder, "Am I the best one to...
Love: Pink Twirls and Fairy Wands
"Let the hearts of those who trust in the Lord be glad. Look to the Lord and to His strength. Always look to Him." (1 Chronicles 16:10, 11 NIRV) Friends, I'll be mostly quiet on the blog this week. I'm seeking God to refill and renew my soul. Also, spending more time...
Where I tell about the Author of “Holey, Wholly, Holy”
I would like to tell you about the woman behind the words, and I can honestly say, I know she has lived and continues to live what she has written. This book she has written has come with a price. You see, salvation in Christ is free, but obedience to Him may cost you...