Everyday, when Chris asks how it went, “Good,” just sticks in my throat. Not because it’s not good, but because I want good to feel good. And it rarely does. I have a successful day in my head that looks something like: Everyone wakes, after me, smiling, and well-rested. Chores are speedy, well-done, hygiene is… Continue reading Redefining Success
Category: Comforts and Calls
Mayhem, Thy Name is Jack
In the last week Jack has: Painted himself with whiteout, including his tongue which warranted a call to poison control. (I didn’t even know we had whiteout). Painted himself with pink nail polish. (I did know we had that in abundance). Painted the wall with the same pink nail polish. Painted himself with craft paint… Continue reading Mayhem, Thy Name is Jack
A Birthday Poem
To my 8-year-old who loves all things interesting, beautiful, and unique, I try my hand at poetry just for you girl. Happy Birthday Maglet! My Maggie in her musings does very much Amuse us. Her appetite for all that’s Right reminds us God is Generous. At times we tremble at the thought of Raising such… Continue reading A Birthday Poem
The Wife of King Lemuel: Trustworthy Jewels
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:10-12 After warning the king not to give his judgement to wine… Continue reading The Wife of King Lemuel: Trustworthy Jewels
Another Covenant Kid
“Take seriously the promise of God’s Word that He will be your God and the God of your children. But if you believe in infant baptism, do not make the mistake of presuming that covenant children do not need to repent and believe the Gospel. For in baptism we recognize the need of the washing… Continue reading Another Covenant Kid
The Wife of King Lemuel: Royal Sobriety
Proverbs 31 is of course the quintessential passage on godly womanhood. Christian women are usually familiar with at least parts of the proverb. Sadly, we often yank bits out of context and into our current moment, wielding our favorite line for defense. You want to defend the career driven mom? “She considers a field… Continue reading The Wife of King Lemuel: Royal Sobriety
Finish the Refrain
I have heard it said, as I’m sure have you, “Little people, little problems. Big people big problems.” And it’s true. A temper tantrum from a 1 year-old is almost laughable at times, a temper tantrum from a 6 year-old is out of line, and a temper tantrum from a 32 year-old is hideous. The… Continue reading Finish the Refrain
Grathe and Peathe to You!
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore… Continue reading Grathe and Peathe to You!
Shiny Faces
Allie is 6 weeks old and that’s about how long it’s been since my last post. It’s not that I’ve lacked content, there has been plenty of fodder for faith, repentance, and grace around here. It has been time and a coherent thought that have eluded me over the last several weeks. Being up in… Continue reading Shiny Faces
He Has Indulged Me
I can’t turn my head without coming face to face with more of the Lord’s favor and blessing. He has done for me all things well. He has forgiven me, softened me, protected me from myself, comforted me, and equipped me for joyful service, though my sin deserves only trials he has given me good… Continue reading He Has Indulged Me
Talking Wall 