Category: Inspiration and Joy

  • Day 2 of Lenten prayer list: My husband

    I just finished praying for my husband with my kids and I have to say the experience was really quite sweet. I called them over and we talked a little bit about Easter and getting ready for it through Lent. Then I explained we would be praying for our friends and family almost every day…

  • Lenten season prayer list

    With yesterday being the first day of Lent, I intended to write and post this before then, but, well, it didn’t happen. So, here it is, on this second day of Lent, my plan for observing this season: Rather than give something up for Lent, I’ve decided to give more of myself and time to…

  • It’s good to be prayed for

    Sorry to end that sentence with a preposition, by the way. I am one super-tired, but satisfied, cycling mama this evening. Today I rode in the Tri-County Hillhopper, an official training ride for the BP MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin in April. Both my husband and I passed on the opportunity to ride…

  • What do I need for school?

    Many many mornings I have realized that I forgot to remind a child to put something in his backpack the night before so we spend the last few moments before heading out the door frantically searching for a library book or show and tell item. This past week at Bible study, it occurred to me…

  • SOAP: He is going to renew my strength

    Scripture: Psalm 23:3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Observation: God will give me the energy and strength I need and he will keep me going in the right direction so that I can/ will point to Him. Application: Just this morning I was in a…