This morning, while I was praying over the people who attend my husband and I's Sunday School class, my prayer expanded. I was praying specifically that Bibles would be opened and read in their homes this week. This was the... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I felt the need to have afternoon tea and cookies with my neighbor. I'm ashamed to admit it, but even though we've been neighbors for a few years, we've never really connected. We are in different seasons of life,... Continue Reading →
There's a great song by the band, Casting Crowns, entitled "Courageous". In it, the song asks the question above. Here are a few of the lyrics: Where are you, men of courage? You were made for so much more Let... Continue Reading →
I rob The Love Bank a lot. How do I do this? I'm very quick to forget all the deposits and file for bankruptcy, therefore, I need to be gently reminded of deposits. There's my confession. What is The Love... Continue Reading →
Sandwich generation. This is what they refer to the people who are parenting their children at the same time they are "parenting" their parents. I need to be clear here...I am not at the point where I am parenting my... Continue Reading →
*Shared with my son's permission. I mention this, because he wanted to make sure in the telling of this story, that his teacher would not be offended. My son LOVES to read. He soaks up knowledge in such a way... Continue Reading →
My church is my family. Just like my family, my church is not perfect. Why? Because my family and my church are both made up of humans, and humans are not perfect. Only Jesus is perfect, not us. Also, like... Continue Reading →
A couple weekends ago the weather was gorgeous and the mountains were calling. So, we loaded up our gear for a day-trip of hiking and hammocking (if that's even a word!). The kids and I had received Camelbak day-trip bags... Continue Reading →
I have caught myself asking many questions lately. Questions like: I've got a book out there now, should I be marketing it? I love to share my story with others, should I be putting myself out there more, finding ways... Continue Reading →
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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