“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3           For years, I put three small words on the back of my bank and credit cards: Please See I.D. I was trying to protect against theft and fraud, hoping that the cashier or server would make sure that the… Continue reading Please See I.D.

“One day Jesus told the disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT I debated how to start this blog or even what to call it. Prayer is so important, and I seem so bad it! So easily distracted, my most focused prayers come when I… Continue reading Praying

gods at war:  Defeating the Idols that Battle for Your Heart By:  Kyle Idleman Genre:  Christian Living Rating 4.5 out of 5 Stars “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). About a year and a half ago, I read through Kyle Idleman’s book not a fan, and I LOVED it.  So, when… Continue reading Weekend Book Review

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. . . . Martha was distracted with much serving.” Luke 10:38,40a           I wonder if Martha wanted to be in the kitchen that day, at that time. Did she wish to be sitting at… Continue reading Searching, Fighting & Dying

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World By:  Joanna Weaver Rating:  5 out of 5 Stars “But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary.  Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her’” (Luke 10:41-42). I’ll admit it… Continue reading Weekend Book Review

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath:  but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 KJV           As I write this, it is June and my kids are full swing into summer break.  Although, we are a homeschooling family and summers look a little different for us. … Continue reading Two Years as a Homeschooling Mom

Killing Jesus By:  Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard Genre:  Biography Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!  I was VERY skeptical when this book first came out around Easter 2013.  Given that I haven’t heard Bill O’Reilly profess to be a Christian (although his religious affiliation is Roman Catholic), I wasn’t sure what angle… Continue reading Weekend Book Review

Restless:  Because You Were Made for More By:  Jennie Allen Genre:  Women’s Ministry/Christian Growth Rating: 5 out of 5 stars “You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in You” (Saint Augustine).  I cannot say enough about this book!!  I feel like “EXCELLENT” would be an understatement. … Continue reading Weekend Book Review

“But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its worth, and it is not found in the land of the living. The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ It cannot be bought for gold, and silver… Continue reading Unanswerable