My Birthday

This past week we celebrated my 35th birthday. Mom and Annie brought brunch one morning. We ate gluten-free so Mom could enjoy everything, too. Annie made peach bread with a gluten-free flour. The texture was amazing! (Click here to read more or leave a comment on My Birthday) Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterest Read More

August 24 – Romans 5: 3-4

Romans 5: 3-4 No only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. The word in the Greek that used to be translated “patience” is now often translated “perseverance.” They both have the same idea — “I can do this. I can go through this. I will hold on.” To me it also says that I’ll do this well. I will take any good action I know,... Read More

August 23 – Psalm 40:1

Psalm 40:1 Although you’re probably already doing all of this, these are a few things that help me be more patient. 1). Get a bigger picture. Like — this will pass. Or, in the grand scheme of things, how important is this? Or, is this eternal in significance? Or, mom (or wives or women or people) have been doing this or going through this for millennia; I can, too. 2). Trust God. His timing, His ways. 3). Wait waitingly. That’s how Psalm 40 starts out.... Read More