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When we think of pleasing God, we might think of helping out at church; donating to a worthy cause; or any other number of things that require us to give or do.  But pleasing God, and loving God, is found in being patient.  Patience doesn’t require great physical strength. Patience doesn’t require a high level… Continue reading Love Is Patient

Friends, God gives us gifts. But they aren’t for us to keep to ourselves. They are to bring Him glory, and to serve others.  I play the piano at church. I also like to write.   Although I have been the pianist at my church for fifteen plus years, I am nervous EVERY SINGLE Sunday that… Continue reading Your Gifts Are Not For You

When I finished praying today, in my head I was thinking, “Wow!  That was a good prayer… I prayed for my spouse, my kids, my family, my neighbors…I prayed for everyone in the hospital.  I prayed for my job and my church.  I prayed for the lost.  I prayed for specific people who are hurting. … Continue reading Be Still

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 I’ve been thinking about this verse a lot lately. What does it mean?  I believe it to mean that the only thing that counts is believing and trusting who Jesus is, and then showing Him to others through love, compassion, and kindness.  This… Continue reading The Only Thing

Dear God, Thank You For My Husband We’ve been married 18 years today. We’ve been together for 22 years. When I think about our marriage and our family, I’m overwhelmed by the goodness of God and the blessings he has bestowed on us.  It’s easy to be married to my husband. It’s easy to build… Continue reading Dear God, Thank You For My Husband

As a Christian parent, I can’t make my child love God.  But as a Christian parent, my biggest responsibility is to point them to God.  For 18 years, I am responsible for making choices, setting rules, removing distractions, and doing whatever I can to make sure that my child knows that a personal relationship with… Continue reading My Biggest Responsibility As A Parent

On Fridays, I’m off with my baby boy. I love Fridays, and getting to spend time with him, getting extra one-on-one lovin’. But today was different because we were watching his friend and her little brother also.  Taking care of two three year olds and a 17 month old will keep you on your toes… Continue reading Dear Moms, What You’re Doing Matters

Do you ever have days where ugly thoughts and feelings seem to invade your mind? Unpleasant memories creep up, and the pain and hurt resurface.  Maybe most days you do pretty well…  You are able to push those thoughts somewhere in the back of your mind, and you don’t allow them to come back. Other… Continue reading When You’re Hurt Or Angry, God Is Still Seeking You

Fifteen years ago, my first daughter was born. She was our pride and joy and could be considered our “princess.” But 11 years ago, God gave me Princess.  She wasn’t my first daughter, or my second, or my third... she was a little (almost) four year old girl from the Philippines, and her name was… Continue reading God Gave Me Princess

I passed the fields where my girls used to play soccer, and I remembered how many times we had been there for games and practices. Today, buildings are being built on these fields. It made me a little sad to think about how there would be no more soccer games there.  I dropped two of… Continue reading Time Is Fleeting, Find Joy In Today