March 16, 2007
- My son is catching on…
“Mommy – I know that we are going to have a baby when I am in kindergarten,” Jackson announces to me tonight.
“Really – how do you know that?” I reply, trying hard not to let my smile sneak out.
“Well you know how last time the seed broke. Well, there is a new seed [...]
March 12, 2007
- Ocean Star – A Memoir
Now here is a book you simply must read. Ocean Star tells an incredible story of triumph over suffering and redemption through forgiveness.
Christina’s life story could not have been more dramatic if a Hollywood screenwriter created it. Her life and this memoir are as intense, emotional and complex as a carefully crafted novel.
Christina survived [...]
February 25, 2007
- Jars of Clay
Dosed up on Diclectin, my purse stuffed with packs of soda crackers and a ginger-ale hidden in my coat pocket, I went out last night! My friend Linda and I went to see Jars of Clay in concert. Woohoo! It was great to get out of the house and have some fun.
I bought the tickets [...]
February 12, 2007
- Moms of Grace
Our good friends Heather and Laura have been busy working away and they have just released a fantastic new forum called Moms of Grace.
On today’s post at Faith Lifts, Heather extends the following invitation to us all:
We invite you to join us at Moms of Grace (even if you are a mom of grown children!). [...]
February 10, 2007
- The Courage Awards – In the Midst of It
“Are you crying?” my husband asks from his perch on the couch, his eyes still firmly fixed on the Superbowl.
Yes – yes I am.
And you can’t blame me. Reading Sarah’s blog, In the Midst of It, is an emotional, beautiful, inspiring experience.
Sarah is a gift. With an incredible talent for writing, a constantly [...]
February 3, 2007
- The Courage Awards
At Faith Lifts today, I am continuing my series on bloggers who inspire me through their response to adversity.
Life can get rough - and pretty scary sometimes. Watching my blogging sisters endure the trials in their lives is giving me courage to face whatever may lay ahead in my future.
So come on over and [...]
January 27, 2007
- You All Are Giving Me Courage…
Today at Faith Lifts I’m sharing about the amazing gift all you wonderful blogging mommies have shared with me.
Please Join Me.
January 26, 2007
- A Time to Rejoice…
Today I am celebrating.
Today I am not worrying about the future, or lingering over the past. Today I am rejoicing in the gift of “right now” – all the hope and beauty of it, untainted by any fears or future struggles.
I know that there will be pain in my tomorrows. I know that there [...]
January 23, 2007
- A Couple Links for You…
If you are here for Tackle It Tuesday, you will find it right underneath this post.
I know you are busy women, with places to go and bloggers to see, but during your rounds today may I offer two recommendations of stops you may wish to make?The first stop is Christian Women Online. Not [...]
January 22, 2007
- Writers Wanted…
Faith Lifts is growing! Click on over to hear about the upcoming additions and how you can be a part of it all.
While Faith Lifts will still be a devotional blog, with daily posts from our regular and guest contributors, we are also adding new sections on popular topics like parenting and homeschooling. We are [...]
January 20, 2007
- You can find me at Faith Lifts…
It is Saturday again and I am over at Faith Lifts. Come join me as I mull over Oswald Chamber’s concept of “a white funeral.”
January 13, 2007
- Praying for Kelli at Faith Lifts…
Have you met Kelli from Living in Grace? She is an incredible woman of faith who needs our support right now. Head on over to Faith Lifts to join me in prayer for her and find out how else you can help.
January 8, 2007
- Faith Builders Meme - Letters
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Then you will know what God wants you to do,
and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
Romans 12:2
Discussion: What is keeping you from discovering God’s will for [...]
January 6, 2007
- Meet me at Faith Lifts…
I am beginning the New Year with praise! Come on over to Faith Lifts and get inspired with the Newsboys “He Reigns” video.
January 2, 2007
- What An Honor!
Thank you all so much for helping build our community here at “5 Minutes for Mom”.
We are so grateful for this Group Blog Award from Christian Women Online. If you haven’t heard of CWO yet, Christian Women Online is an inspiring Christian ezine that features excellent articles, interviews and columns. It is also a [...]
December 30, 2006
- Come on Over to Faith Lifts…
Janice is away for the weekend, but she shared some thoughts about the Joy of Repentance before she left.
Her post is up now Faith Lifts…
December 23, 2006
- I’m Over at Faith Lifts…
Amy Grant’s Breath of Heaven is my favorite Christmas song. Meditating on Christ’s birth helps me focus on the meaning of Christmas.
At Faith Lifts today I am talking about the first Christmas along with a YouTube video of Breath of Heaven. Come join me over there…
December 18, 2006
- Faith Builders – Ashes for Beauty
“To all who mourn in Israel, He will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for His own glory.” Isaiah 61:3
Discussion:
Where is Christ leading you? Have you traded your ashes in for beauty? Have you replaced your mourning with [...]
December 11, 2006
- Faith Builders Meme: Re-Joy-cing
And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away. Nehemiah 12:43
Rejoice, by definition means:
1. to be glad; take delight (often fol. by in): to rejoice in another’s happiness.
2. to make joyful; [...]
December 9, 2006
- Visit Me At Faith Lifts
Come on over to Faith Lifts and share with me how you break through the familiarity of the Christmas traditions to get at the core meaning.
