Would I parent differently if I thought I was parenting one of the last generations that may see the end times played out right in front of them?
3 Gifts To Give Your children
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and the most difficult tasks one can take on. To raise children who are more than just polite and productive members of society takes even more intentional training. Here are three lessons, that are truly gifts, which you can give your children to serve them well for their entire life. The Gift of Boredom–… Read More
When God says “Go” – the Battle of Faith and Obedience
My family sat quietly listening to each performance during a master class a few weeks ago. At one point during the class, it became time for 2 of my girls to leave and go to their own class. At the end of one of the songs I whispered to my daughter “Pick up your shoes, grab your backpack, and go to daddy.”… Read More
An Act of Kindness I’ll Always Remember
We loaded up the kids and instruments, made sure we had our clothes for the night and headed to Lexington Kentucky. The Borders Band had been asked to play on WoodSongs, an old-time radio show. A show that is broadcast all around the world on 515 stations from Australia to Boston to Dublin, Ireland. It also airs on American Forces Radio Network… Read More
What Are You Waiting For?
I can still remember the preacher asking, “If you feel that God is calling you to the mission field, I want you to stand up.” I didn’t wait. Quickly I rose to my feet, an awkward teenager, confident in my calling. I knew with all my heart that one day I would be a missionary. Years passed. I graduated from… Read More
Motherhood – Learning to Love the Dishes
Motherhood is a wild journey. Just when you think you know everything about being a great mom, something always happens, and you quickly realize you don’t know nearly as much as you think. About 11 years in, you realize you know absolutely nothing. The younger years of motherhood can be especially challenging. Some days you find yourself calm and loving, soaking up… Read More
The House that Humbled Me
As I walked our dog down our gravel driveway I felt the sweetest peace I think I have ever had in my adult life. The trees were beginning to take bloom, and my kid’s laughter filled the beautiful evening sky. In front of me was our new house that will forever be the sweetest reminder of God’s plans. If you know… Read More
A View of the Cross for the Weary Heart
One of the things I love about Easter is that it invites us to stop and reflect on the cross. Some years my reflection turns inward to my own sin. Other years I become burdened for all of those who haven’t made Jesus their Lord. This year my eyes were turned to those who were closest to Jesus while on… Read More
Fear – 4 Lessons We Can Learn From Psalm 18
“Momma, will you do something for me?” She whispered making sure no one else could hear her request. “I forgot something in the basement and I am too scared to go by myself. Will you go with me?” I smiled and told her, “of course.” As I took her little hand, I could visibly see all of her fears melt… Read More
The Double Bar Line
“Think past the double bar line.” That is one of the rules my children have to follow when performing a song. If you have ever looked at a piece of music, you know there is a double bar line that the arranger or composer places at the end of the musical score. It signals to the musician that the end of the… Read More
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