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3 gifts opened up:~Lives~Hearts ~and Wills in marriage.3 gifts budding/blooming:~ Fruit trees along the road.~ Flowers in a vase from our landlady.~ A car covered in blossoms (must have been sitting...
View ArticleMistaking God's working
I am reading through Matthew right now as part of my time with God. I was reading Chapter 14 today and saw something new (to me) today: Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go...
View ArticleAnd we are caught up!
A gift in a box: Organized files out of a box and into their proper place.A gift in a bag: Bananas from a friend for freezing for smoothies and banana bread.A gift in a book: The gift of imagination...
View ArticleI will get there
3 gifts found in church:~ Love of our family.~ Corporate worship.~ Growth of the church.A gift white: The pages of my journal.3 gifts in today's work:~Toddler chatter.~Joy in serving (both the families...
View ArticleSeptember Begins
I cannot believe it is September already!And I am still catching up on Ann's listed daily dares. Here are a few more:3 gifts in what you are reading:~Joy in reading a beloved childhood book (little...
View ArticleHappy Labour Day
3 gifts summer:~Soft Serve Ice cream cone from local shop.~Fresh cucumber from a friend's garden.~Cool breeze on a hot day.A gift in faith: Being reminded by my husband's preaching that I am safely...
View ArticleBroken Open
3 gifts that are difficult:My heart, God showing me how~Selfish and me focused in tired pregnancy and hard times;~Ignoring others and their needs;And yet~How justified I felt in feeling hurt and...
View ArticleWelcome Fall
It seems like someone flipped a button on us here, but I for one sure am not complaining! The cool weather feels wonderful to this warm, pregnant lady.3 gifts in someone older than you:~Wisdom~Joy~and...
View ArticleCrisp Fall Air
Many more gifts. 3 gifts you gave today:~Frugality.~Thankfulness.~Friendliness.3 gifts loved:~Time spend (by my mother-in-law) teaching me how to make beet borscht.~My husband working so hard though...
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And it's October
Wow, it's already October!That is crazy! I have less than six weeks left until my due date. That is hard to believe.It's both exciting and scary!For those who may not realize why I am listing gifts:I...
View ArticleSun Shining Through
A gift high: Sun shining through after a rainy day.A gift low: My feet-they are not so swollen and feel a lot better!A gift far away: My mother working out details to come and visit after our little...
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Whirlwind
The last month has been, to say the least, a little insane.First, my husband was admitted to the hospital (he had some kind of virus behind his eyes that was affecting his site and giving him...
View ArticleMid December
A gift in a ring: Realizing what a treasure it is to wear my wedding rings when I have some trouble with them.In a curve: My nursing pillow.In a sphere: Fun toy for my little lady.3 gifts...
View ArticleGetting there!
Yes, I have been forever catching up on this list! But I refuse to give up!It's a reminder that I need to keep my priorities straight, and a good practice in counting God's constant blessings in my...
View ArticleA worth while tiredness
I apologize if my references to gifts in my daughter are getting repetitive. I am still constantly thankful and amazed at the gift(s) that is her.Last night we had an all-nighter with the youth....
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His Grace Is Enough
3 gifts ugly-beautiful:Reading ~"when God wants us to know answers, He wants us to know Him."And~"The secret to joy is to keep seeking God where we doubt He is"And ~ "When we loudly question God’s...
View ArticleSuch Joy
A gift unexpected: an old friend of my husbands coming to town, and getting to have a quick breakfast with him.3 gifts shy The real me, that it's taken years to come out:~My voice.~Sharing my inner...
View ArticleAlmost A New Year
3 gifts prayed for:~Continued provision.~God's will in our lives.~Joy in Him no matter what.3 gifts Praised for:~Learning to pray together as a couple.~A wonderful Christmas with family and...
View ArticleFor His great name
Joshua 7:... And what will you do for your great name?” Praying and asking God to work and what will He do for the sake of His name.This really struck me during my quiet time this week. Wow! What...
View ArticleSnow on my birthday
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Today things did not go the way I planned or wanted. I...
View ArticleConference
Last week I had the awesome privilege of joining a group from my church in attending the Children's Desiring God conference.This is a conference for those who work with the children (nursery up) and...
View ArticleMay He be your joy
This morning I was praying for those for whom this day is hard:Those who have lost their moms;Those who's kids are hard places;Those who were abused growing up; Those who never knew their mom.Most of...
View ArticleDear Family
I've been praying and agonizing over this and following posts.How do I say what I want to say?How do I not alianate you while typing what I believe God is calling me to post?You may read words you...
View ArticleDear Sweet Girl
Dear sweet girl,Seven months ago you came into our world. You sent our lives spinning in such beautiful ways.You are our tiny princess.Miss personality.Vibrant determination.Your laughter fills our...
View ArticleHe Lifted Me Up
Ten years ago.I just recently realized it had been that long.I set out on my own adventure, on my own life led by the Lord.He has gently led me, one step at a time. Corrected me. Molded me.Changed...
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