I encountered my most favorite sentence of the season on Sunday, when it was read during the lighting of the Advent candle: “But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Here's the entire passage: “When the angels... Continue Reading →
Call me crazy, but when I am given a gift, I treasure it more before I unwrap it. You see, before I unwrap it, I am reveling in the thoughts behind the gift: -the fact that the giver even thought... Continue Reading →
Today I crossed paths with a fellow mom. In May, she had a job, an apartment, 3 boys, and twin boys on the way. Today, she had no job, lives in government housing, and has 4 boys. These changes happened... Continue Reading →
“I'm trying to avoid your wrath.” That's what my son said to me last night. You see, I went on a mom rampage. What's a “mom rampage”, you ask? It's where you deal with those things that you say to... Continue Reading →
What do you do when you are ready to move forward with a decision, but God hasn't answered yet? I asked myself this when I saw what King Saul did in this situation. He was ready to move forward in... Continue Reading →
What do you do when you're at a crossroads & you don't know which path to take? How do you pick which path to pursue? How do you know which direction is best for you & your life? Don't choose.... Continue Reading →
Some of you know that my arch-nemesis behind Satan is keeping the shower tile grout clean. This product has changed my life! Look at that sentence on the directions...you spray it & then "wait for stains to disappear". It works,... Continue Reading →
What if you have nothing to give God? Nothing to present to Him as an offering? When I was in middle school, my parents had their own business, an old-fashioned Pharmacy/Soda Fountain. The building had been in my family since... Continue Reading →
Saul was the first king of the Israelites following the period of the judges. He had such humble beginnings. In fact, he was so humble, that when he was being introduced to the tribes of Israel, he was found hiding... Continue Reading →
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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