Her name is Treza. I call her "friend." Or maybe "sister." Because she is both. My beloved friend and sister in Christ. She is a living testament to me of how the Holy Spirit can bind the hearts of believers, closing distance and eclipsing time. As young(er) women, we worked together. We talked. We dreamed. And ever since, we have walked together from far away. We got married one week ...
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Five-Minute Friday: Here
Five Minute Friday. Each week on Lisa-Jo's blog, people gather to write for five minutes...no editing, just writing. Words flowing freely. And then, they share those words and encourage each other. This weeks' topic? Here. Here goes: Friday morning and the kids are up early despite having one in the emergency room until after 11 o'clock last night. You ...
How to Have a Quiet Time in a Loud House – 6 Practical Tips for Moms
What my "quiet time" usually looks like: Kids running around in chaos. What my "quiet time" sometimes sounds like: Kids crying in the midst of kids running around in chaos. Every now and then, I'm the one whining. When I'm not, I try to just push through anyway. Distracted discipline still counts, right? It's one of the most challenging things about being home with ...
Day 25: What do you expect?
“Look at the nations and watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days, that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5 These past few weeks, we have studied the many wonderful things God has done. Today, let’s worship the God who still does wonders. He has not stopped working. He still has plans. As we look to the New Year, let our ...