As I survey social media this week, I am cut to the heart. A lot of people are up in arms about some recent events within the body of Christ. He said, she said...or something like that. Oh, it isn't the first time and it won't be the last, but what are Christians to do?… Continue reading Go Home. Go Out. Do What Matters Most.
Author: thiscrazymom
A Tangled Mess
Recently, I was weeding one of our flower beds that had become severely overgrown with stubborn plants that did not belong. I had ignored it for quite some time, but after awhile I couldn't stand it anymore. I put on gloves and set to work, ready to clean it up, and looking forward to the… Continue reading A Tangled Mess
Keep Fighting
Each time someone shares that they are in a season of constant bickering or fighting with their spouse, I say something to the effect of, "That's okay. Fighting is better than apathy. Just fight fairly, and well." It's true. There are seasons. There are days, weeks, and sometimes months, where you feel a constant prickly… Continue reading Keep Fighting
Monday, Monday: Mom’s the Word
*If I had a dollar for every time I heard the word "mom" today...I'm pretty sure super confident that I would be rolling around in a giant pile of bills, devising wonderful ways to spend my millions of dollars. *What's more, is that when I decided to go get the car washed, by myself, apparently… Continue reading Monday, Monday: Mom’s the Word
Muddy Feet
I sat, scrubbing away the mud from the soles of my 5 year old's bare feet. He giggled when it tickled and I felt my heart soften. Just 20 minutes before, I was frustrated beyond measure, as I left church early, with three kids in tow. On the way through the parking lot, the 5… Continue reading Muddy Feet
Stop Taking Care of Yourself
In our culture of self-sustainability, self-help, and self-care, this sounds preposterous. "Stop taking care of yourself." Walk into any bookstore and you'll immediately find an array of self-help books. Scroll through Pinterest for a variety of betterment ideas. Glance at Instagram for a lot of post-workout selfies and green smoothie photos. You get the idea.… Continue reading Stop Taking Care of Yourself
The Curse of Busyness
"How have you been?" "Busy!" This seems to be a common exchange among people of all ages lately. I don't know when I began to take notice, but perhaps it was when I noticed myself saying it more and more. It seems to be a go-to answer, especially when you don't have authentic relationship with… Continue reading The Curse of Busyness
A Community of 4 Year Olds
My youngest son and I walked hand in hand, into the church for the Wednesday night kids' program. He was tired from a long day and just hanging on by a thread. It's tough to be 4, sometimes. It's even tougher when you have an expectation and things don't go as planned. (Don't we know… Continue reading A Community of 4 Year Olds
Faith Markers
As another year is quickly coming to a close... Some are still reeling from grief, a gaping wound, fresh on their heart. The year has held joy for those who have welcomed new life or experienced life anew. Some have traveled the world, and many have basked in the retreat of their home. Some hearts… Continue reading Faith Markers
Difference Maker (Part 2 in the Peace Series)
I want to be difference maker. I know you do too. As we navigate through this maze of life, with a passion for the Gospel of Jesus, we must tread with the strength and courage of a lion, while exhibiting grace and peace, like that of a lamb. We will require strength as we walk… Continue reading Difference Maker (Part 2 in the Peace Series)
