It’s Reformation Day!
On this day in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenburg Church and started the Protestant Reformation.
To commemorate that event, our friends Skip and Cass have started a tradition to have their kids dress like Martin Luther and nail the 95 theses to a door. They have [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Have you Ever Seen a Monk THIS Cute Before?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Words, Words, Words
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been thinking about the power of words lately. I was writing a couple of subject-sensitive emails the other day and realized how careful I was being with my words. I realized whatever I put down on paper would be interpreted by the reader, and they could interpret it correctly or incorrectly. It’s my responsibility [...]
Mornings
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I love mornings. I’ve always loved mornings, but I could never force myself to get up for them. Something happened this summer, and ever since then, I’ve been getting up around 6 and lovin’ it!
Here’s our typical morning routine: Stephen wakes up between 5:15-5:30, goes out to the living room, gathers his Bible, journal, and [...]
This is How Hot it is in our Apartment
Posted in Uncategorized on October 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
They turned our air off when it got below 50* one night. They won’t turn it back on until spring. It has been in the 80’s for the last 5 days and we have floor-to-ceiling windows facing South. This is how hot it is in here:
Mama Prays
Posted in Uncategorized on October 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve often asked my parents what made them such great parents, because seriously, they are the best. I want to be able to love and teach my children as well as they did/do. They aren’t perfect, of course, but they are pretty close. And the one thing Mama always says when I ask her what [...]
Day of Deliverance
Posted in Uncategorized on October 1, 2008 | 3 Comments »
“I sought the Lord and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy. No shadow of shame will darken their faces.”
Psalm 34:3 (NLT and NASB)
Seven years ago today, the Lord demonstrated His faithfulness to me by delivering me from bondage to [...]