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
Alice Elizabeth Spencer in 1 Hour Flat
Alice Elizabeth Spencer decided to make a dramatic entrance into the world March 22, 2013. After winning first prize for longest gestated Spencer baby at 40 weeks 5 days, she started her decent into visibility waking me up at 1 am with my first felt contraction. By 1:30 we were flying out of the neighborhood… Continue reading Alice Elizabeth Spencer in 1 Hour Flat
Serpents and Doves
You know the frustration when you have a thought rolling around in your head that you lack the wisdom to articulate? It’s like an itch you can’t reach. One of my children has been working on discernment when speaking. The funny thing is she is often right, but her timing, her tone, and her priorities… Continue reading Serpents and Doves
Kid Comics
Kids really do say the darnedest things. At least they do in this house. Since I’m always being admonished to write them down, I figure I might as well start sharing the laughs with you. Hope you enjoy these little snippets of some silly Spencers: 1. “Does Pastor Kevin live at church?” – Lucy 2.… Continue reading Kid Comics
Daughters of Eve
“If there were 5-10 things you’d tell young(ish) Christian women who aren’t married yet but want to be, what advice would you give them?” Leave it to one of my oldest friends to bring me a challenge like this one. I don’t have credible experience with singleness. I was married at 20. I cannot speak… Continue reading Daughters of Eve
Breached Dam
Some days this image of a broken dam runs through my head. Chris and I will work hard to build a good sturdy wall of routine, discipline, and comfort for our kids. But when that wall is holding strong, I tend to neglect the maintenance, forgetting what power lies dormant if that wall bursts. Until… Continue reading Breached Dam
Nursery in a Closet
I know Alice doesn’t exactly need this, but it makes me feel better that the 7th child isn’t getting the shaft. I’ve spent the last 2 days, but $0.00, creating a little nursery area out of part of my closet. I made the mobile out of rope, card stock, a strand of old Christmas beads… Continue reading Nursery in a Closet
Talking Wall 