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I'm reading a great book entitled "Unpacking Forgi

I'm reading a great book entitled "Unpacking Forgiveness" and this quote took hold in my mind this morning. I wonder how many times I have accused someone of a wrong simply because I FELT offended? Feelings lie, friends. They change like the wind and are absolutely tainted by our sin nature. Scripture says, "the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick, who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9)

Are there circumstances when an actual offense has taken place, and a loving and gentle confrontation is called for? Of course - we all hurt each other in many ways. Until we reach heaven, we need to be about the business of confession, repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation.

But how often are our hearts deceiving us in those times we are sure another has wrong us? How often do we only feel offended because we're dealing with insecurity, pride, or prejudice? Or because we've had a terrible day, are in a bad mood, or assume something about the situation or motivation that simply isn't true?

I suspect that I need an overhaul in my attitude and assumptions. Anybody with me?

Instead of being quick to be offended, may we be women who are quick to run to God with our offended spirits before we turn to bitterness and judgment. Let's humbly ask Him to make clear if an actual offense has occurred, or if our hearts are deceiving us. Afterall. "All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes. But the LORD weighs the spirit."
Proverbs 16:2

Impromptu Anna and Mana time. ❤

Impromptu Anna and Mana time. ❤

My mother filled our home with Scripture. Long bef

One of the sweetest gifts from speaking at FBC Dot

One of the sweetest gifts from speaking at FBC Dothan was seeing these little girls turned women spending time together in the Word of God! It filled my heart to the brim, and gave me such hope for the Wiregrass area. Women of God clasped together are a force to be reckoned with - and this tribe is just that.
May you continue grow into all the fullness of Christ. I ❤ you with more affection than words can tell, and I'm cheering you on as you pursue the Lord , serve Him in His church, and lead your little ones to do the same.

I had THE BEST TIME meeting new friends and seeing

I had THE BEST TIME meeting new friends and seeing old ones at FBC Dothan last night. Yall, I love church women. And I love being in church with women who love to hear from God's Word. I was blessed up one side and down the other from start to stop, but then they went and sent me home with a Strawberry Cake. 🍓 Jackpot.

Yall, there is a time to quarantine and there is a

Yall, there is a time to quarantine and there is a time to gather. And let me tell you I am BESIDE MYSELF with joy over the fact that women's groups are beginning to gather again! I'm delighted to invite those of you in the Dothan area to join me at FBC Dothan for a ladies event on Thursday evening, April 8 at 6:30! Contact FBC to register. And by golly let me know if you're coming because I AM GOING TO HUG ALL THE NECKS.
I've started getting requests for speaking dates, so if you're group is looking for a time to gather around God's word with other women, let's talk soon about making it happen. Have we ever been more starved for fellowship and in-person teaching?! I know I haven't.

I've had several of you ask about a boy version (d

I've had several of you ask about a boy version (different color, same graphic) of the new kids Because He Lives shirt. I'm considering an order, but need a minimum of 20 to place it. How many of you would purchase if I do?! Below is a blank of the color I'm considering, and a reminder of what the graphic looks like.
Sizes 2t to Youth L

For anyone tempted to believe I can always be foun

For anyone tempted to believe I can always be found graciously mothering with patience and a sweet disposition- you are mistaken.

An hour after I recorded the video yesterday, all the grace and patience left my being and I was a big ole yuckola mother for the rest of the day.

And then it carried over to this morning. Yet within minutes of waking, Laura insisted on putting on my "wips" and asked me to take a photo. She didn't care that I wasn't up for a makeover and photoshoot. But when I saw myself in the camera I thought, "Well. If this doesn't sum up exactly how I feel."

Haggard. Disheveled. Feeling I'm constantly being gnawed to the bone. Tired of fighting all the fights. Tired of saying "no" 742 times a day. Wanting to be patient but having run completely dry in the patience department. Wishing there were 3 more of me to oversee the piano practicing, and homework doing, and teeth brushing. To listen to all the words and lavish all the affirmation and attend to all the "watch this mom."

But here's the thing. It's just me. One mom. That's what God in His infinite wisdom gave this bunch of children. And so, apparently, one Mom is the best plan.

Why? I'm not sure exactly. But maybe it has something to do with us not always winning at life. Not always being the amazing hero. Maybe when we get a good, hard look at the worst version of ourselves, we are less tempted to believe that it will be our efforts and awesomeness that produce the kind of Christ-following, well-adjusted, semi-clean adults we pray our children grow to be.

Maybe the days that prove we stink are meant to remind us that God's glory will not be shared with another. That it's God's grace that will raise these children - not our strength.

Perhaps our children need to realize the same. Maybe our fallenness, placed in the hands of a loving Father, will be used to draw them straight to Chrisr. The One who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love - without fail.

SO MUCH JEWELRY!! Really good deals, and some surp

SO MUCH JEWELRY!! Really good deals, and some surprises. Don't forget the sale will be on the LifeBeads page! See yall in an hour!

* New Spring Shirt * The hymn "Because He Lives" h

* New Spring Shirt *
The hymn "Because He Lives" has been on repeat in my mind for weeks. The old familiar tune sends me backwards to Sundays from my childhood, but the message in the words meets me right where I am today. The lovely verse that tells of the calm assurance we Mama's can have because of the Risen Savior's love and care not just us, but for our children too, soothes my often anxious heart. What a gift that promise is!
This song and it's precious reminder was the catalyst for the new Because He Lives shirt. And like every other shirt that has been birthed from the overflow of God's words to my heart, this one is my favorite.
Now available on Etsy. and will be on my website in a jiffy.
Locals- remember to use code PICKUP to skip the shipping and pick up from my porch!

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