It's Wednesday, and I have a very special houseguest this week and a women's event on Friday to prepare for so because I'll never be a better blogger, I don't have a post prepared for today. I have banana nut muffins in the oven and coffee in my hand, and I'm about to enjoy conversation with a woman who has done women's ministry and literacy training among her people in Kenya for many, many ...
A Parent’s Perspective on Prayer
What can we learn about prayer from parenting? Quite a bit actually.... I've been thinking about prayer a lot in the last week or so. I've listened as friends have told of miraculous answers to prayer and sat in wonder at the ways I've seen God working. And I've realized a few things. I need to pray more. But you probably guessed that. Most of us ...
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Tangy Lemon Glaze
These Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch. They're tangy and sweet, and the recipe is easy to make! I love lemons. I mean, really, how many times can you brighten a day or freshen a kitchen simply by cutting open a piece of fruit? Lemons will do it every time. They look like sunshine, too, so there's that. One of our favorite ...
When you feel like a failure…
Do you ever just feel like a failure? Here's some hope for your hurting heart: we already have victory through Christ. Now, let's learn to walk in it! Do you ever just feel like a failure? I know I do. Maybe it's a problem you're having in parenting or something in your career? Maybe it's your marriage? Lately for me, it's been things like taming my temper or ...