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August 18 – Proverbs 14:30

Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body. (NIV) A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body. Science keeps finding new evidence that what Solomon said was true. This verse goes on to say that envy (or jealousy and wrath) rots our bones. Maybe much more literally than we thought years ago. A calm, peaceful heart really does contribute... Read More

August 17 – Proverbs 10:17; 12:26

Proverbs 10:17 Amp He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life, but is a way of life for others. And he who neglects or refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray, but causes to err and is a path toward ruin for others. Proverbs 12:26 Amp The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others... Read More

Planting Fall Mums (While Cooking Stuffed Pasta Shells)

The last few days I’ve occasionally felt a slight chill in the air! Maybe I’m just imagining it. Either way, it seems to me like sufficient reason for planting fall mums. A couple evenings ago, I started up some stuffed pasta shells, in my new quest to have sit-down family dinners more often. I boiled the shells, browned the onion and ground beef, mixed a pack of cream... Read More

August 16 – Psalm 62:1-2

Psalm 62:1-2 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my defense and my fortress; I shall not be greatly moved. One day last week this one pierced me. When was the last time I just waited “for God alone”? No other motive than just His Presence, sitting in silent communion with my Daddy, my rock, my salvation.... Read More

August 15 – James 3:17

James 3:17 Amp But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to ] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned — free from doubts, wavering and insincerity. I had planned on this verse following the July 23 “if... Read More

August 14 – Mom's aside

A few years ago I was the recipient of a habit-training process. Your daddy wanted me to begin putting all the bills that came in the mail each day in a certain spot instead of just leaving them on the counter or desk, like I’d done for years. At first he would ask me each day. Then later he would add something like, “It’s important that you remember.”... Read More

August 13 – Mom's aside

I learned something when I was at a new friend’s house one day. Her young daughter was sucking on a pacifier, and, when she was done, she put it up on the counter — which she was so young she could hardly reach. Wow. That was a well-disciplined….mom. Because that’s who has to be disciplined in order to train those habits in children. At first the training... Read More

Infertility Post Three: Sharing Burdens of Grief

We moved four times in the first seven years of our marriage. Moving while going through infertility treatments had some advantages. Some days, like Hannah in the Bible, I probably looked like I was hung over from crying myself to sleep the night before! When friends inquired, I always felt reluctant to admit that I was still sad about the same thing, and that no, it wasn’t... Read More

August 12 – Mom's aside

I believe a child learns to say no to himself (SELF-control) when parents have the courage (courage, because, at the time, it’s easier to give in) to say no. When the “no” is given with wise and fair reasons, it gives him guidelines for himself, although I don’t believe EVERY “no” requires a spoken reason from the parent. When whining and crying... Read More