So, it's day 20, and I have my post graphic all ready to go. It's one of my favorites, and the topic is one that I am completely passionate about. So where is it? In my head and in my heart, but not on paper or on screen. I am just so tired today that I know I won't do it justice. And, sometimes we have to accept that we just need rest. Maybe this post is about one of the "31 ...
Being “good” is not the same as being holy.
"Be good." I say it all the time. What I mean is do what I say or what's expected of you. I don't always care if you want to obey as long as you do it or if you mean what you say so long as you say it. I'm just being honest here. I'm in the trenches of teaching you to do what's right, of training you how to treat others. I tend to take what I can ...
Forgiveness is final.
It's late. We've been traveling all day, but I don't want to miss this opportunity to tell you something important and stick to my commitment to #write31days. I want you to know that asking forgiveness is not always the hardest part. Accepting it is. There will be times when you know you have asked God to forgive you for some sin or another, but nothing you do or say or PRAY ...
You are not #1
It's something I hear (or see posted on Facebook) almost every day: "My kids are the most important thing to me." And, I get it. Our kids are so important. The impact becoming parents has on our lives is immeasurable. Everything changes as soon as we see that sonogram or perceive that faint pink line. We stop drinking coffee, for heaven's sake, and swallow horse pills that ...