Archive for the 'faith' Category

forgive the random nature.

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Jameson is napping. William is sleeping in my arms. Ryan is at work. And I am sitting in quiet for the first time since December 1st.
Back to life as usual.
January is gray here. The lamps have been turned on since we woke up this morning, and will stay on until we go back to bed. [...]

from elisabeth elliot: live by the Word

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

I need this reminder over and over in my life. Ears get tickled too easily. Flesh looks for an easier way. Flagging perseverance wants something new.
But no. His Word is the only way.
(And, to those who follow me, I am reminded of my responsibility to accurately live the Word. Woe to me when I cause [...]

it’s not over

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

If I heard it once yesterday, I heard it a hundred times: “Boy am I glad the election is over. On to life as usual!”
I certainly enjoyed an evening of turning off the TV and shutting the cupboard doors. Thanks Greta, thanks Bill, but I could care less right now about a recount in Missouri. [...]

three things.

Friday, October 24th, 2008

I’m working on posts about my new sweet William, who is currently asleep on my chest. Mmm, I am loving the smell of new baby! I’ve taken some more pictures and will get them posted, too. Because you just have to see this little miracle of ours! For now, don’t mind a cut-to-the-chase post on [...]

maybe, just maybe, this guy knows something.

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

I would certainly hope that you’re all subscribed to Randy Alcorn’s blog by now. But, just in case you’re not:
“Now, my question to those prolife Christians who claim there will ultimately be fewer abortions if Obama is elected than if McCain is elected is this: what do you know that those most dedicated to defending [...]

mothers, daughters, and childbirth

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

“Perhaps our children will grow up familiar with birth and knowing it to be a positive, fulfilling process, but for most of us that discovery, and a corresponding effort of deconditioning, must occur when we become pregnant or are contemplating having a child.” (Rahima Baldwin, Special Delivery)
I read that line last week as I flipped [...]