Planted on the Rock
BFF . . . For Real
May 5th
Frisco Bible has an amazing couple leading the youth, Kris and Amy Keith. Amy invited me to be a part of a get together for teen girls from my church called "Junk Food and Jesus". It was an opportunity for junior high and high school girls to indulge in some yummy food while listening in on how God is working or has worked in "older" womens' lives. So here's the first thing . . . I'm now considered an "older" woman. Sigh. Weep. Tears. I never thought it would happen to me. Alas.And the second thing? I am totally enjoying More >
No More "I" Word
May 2nd
Sitting through a long meeting, my mind begins to drift. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon for me. Sitting still and sitting quietly still is not a task I've mastered. I'm 38 years old. See . . . I'm drifting here, too. Anyway, as I half listen I look around at a room full of women. There's talk of this and that and I can only focus on things hidden beneath the service. What is Lady A covering beneath her nervous laughter? What is Gal B hiding behind her chewed-upon bottom lip? Can Friend C twiddle her thumbs even faster to control her More >
Put Your Clothes On!
Mar 22nd
Recently we read one of children's favorite stories, The Emperor's New Clothes. My kids think it is unimaginable that anyone would actually believe to be wearing clothes while prancing through the streets of the town for all the world to see in only their skivvies. His pride draped around his shoulders masquerading as wisdom.Wasn't he cold? Didn't he notice the shocked and embarrassed faces of the townspeople and his court? WHAT was he thinking?!After putting the book away, the Holy Spirit convicted me of my own unimaginable prideful practice. Every morning when I rise, I go through a mental checklist More >
Duct Tape Sometimes Required
Mar 17th
This past weekend I witnessed my husband reveling in teenage memories. We were visiting his parents in El Paso and I secretly set up a dinner with his best friend since 1st grade. Unbeknownst to Mario, we headed out for dinner to meet "B" and his wife. Unbeknowst to me, B contacted the third of the Three Amigos, "G" and asked him to join us.There was much man-hugging, back slapping, and boyish grins as we arrived. Mario had the best smile! We all settled in over dinner to relive some of the "best" times of their lives. Boy-oh-boy the stories! Adolescent More >
Sit Down Martha!
Feb 16th
My recently turned three-year-old is decidedly a big boy. He no longer wants sippy cups (less to wash!) or help with his hair and clothes. He wants to be a big kid like his siblings. He has even started enjoying Bible story time before bed. Because of his enthusiasm for story-time with the other kids, we have put aside our Bible geared for older kiddos and have pulled out the My First Bible Stories. He loves to talk about the pictures (especially the snakes and fiery furnace) and listens as we read. It is such a blessing to hear the older kids More >
Love Actually
Feb 2nd
February! It's the month of love. Spring flowers began to peek up through the ground. Diamond dynasties and card companies create in our heads visions of ginormous rocks on a band, heart-shaped chocolates, and sappy but heart-felt sentiments from our loved ones. Our expectations of a over-the-top romantic Valentine's Day increase with each passing day.As a teenager, Valentine's Day was the best day all year. Boys could buy their sweethearts a single rose and have it secretly delivered during the middle of Algebra II or Chemistry. All the girls would gush excitedly while secretly hoping their own beau would have More >
Whispers in the Dark
Jan 16th
It's 2:30 a.m. I awake with a woman heavy on my heart, filling my oh-so-sleepy mind. A woman I've met only once but know about through a friend. Her struggles and challenges are known to me through specific prayer requests and I committed to pray for her.Honestly? When I am asked to pray for someone, I do. Unfortunately, I don't necessarily pray fervently without ceasing. My prayers sometimes are all over the place like a four year old boy with sugar overload. I try to sit quietly and journal my prayers as an attempt to be more intentional about my More >
Texas True?
Jan 11th
I had the pleasure of chatting with a new friend while watching my daughter's basketball practice. We clicked right away. She was generally interested and listened without over talking and hogging the conversation. We talked of our dear, sweet husbands and darling children. She asked about our decision to home school vs. private vs. public. I asked her about her move from Kentucky and if she liked Texas. It was really nice!After 45 minutes of surface talk I asked her to tell me about the day she became a Christian. What was it like for her and how had God More >
