This morning, I was making tea (of the Kenyan variety) when my daughter asked, "Are you out?" "Almost," I said, swirling the jar of tea leaves to show how few were left. Her response? Not "We need to go to Wal-Mart." Not even "Can we order some online?" No. My daughter eyes me with an earnestness I can feel and says: "We have to go back to Africa." Then she says, "But not ...
Faith
Just in case you needed conviction today….
I offer this quote from Shaun Groves' most recent blog post: "Could it be...that God’s will is found at the intersection of someone’s need and our ability?" Maybe. And maybe someone's need for support during a time of miracle-making meets your ability to offer some.... Or, maybe a baby needs your prayers today.... Or, maybe a child could count on you for things like food, education, ...
Getting ready?
Are you getting ready for the winter weather that's on the way? Everyone at Wal-Mart yesterday was. People were leaving with kerosene, heaters, water, lamp oil...some stuff I didn't even know our Wal-Mart sold. We've been watching the weather, too, looking at the news, glancing at the skies...waiting. It reminds me of other times like this...when everyone is talking about what's coming and ...
Notes from Nana – Backwards and Forwards: The Red Cupcake Wrapper
I'm so excited to announce a new series on MississippiMom.com: Notes from Nana is a column written by a woman who has encouraged me time and again in both my walk with Christ and my role as mom. Mrs. Ginger is a writer and a friend...and she's a lot of fun! I know her words will encourage and uplift you. They'll probably challenge you, too. She loves writing, teaching, singing...but most of ...