I am a first born. I had an approval addiction. In an attempt to always earn gratitude, attention, and worth, I became an overachiever. I made A’s. I cleaned my room. I took care of my siblings. I took on my mother’s problems. I helped my sister pay for her wedding. I took in my [...]
Lessons learned about how to trust God…
September 10, 2010 By
Over the last couple of days I have shared about the things God is teaching us about trust and providence. If you missed them you can read them here: Over and over I’ve failed and So I have this favorite rocking chair. God has really been doing a work in our hearts about giving and [...]
So I have this favorite rocking chair…
September 8, 2010 By
It sounds funny to even type that title because this little rocking chair isn’t exactly comfortable. It is hard in places and sometimes it squeaks. Still, it is perfect for my height. I’m short and unlike most other rocking chairs it doesn’t leave my legs cramping after long bouts of rocking babies… and I have [...]
Over and Over I’ve failed at trusting Him.
September 7, 2010 By
Maybe I’ll get it this time. I almost seemed to have no trouble trusting God for most things unrelated to money. Maybe it is because my childhood was riddled with lack or because I had to struggle as a single mom. I say that but He always provided. We have never done without. Still I [...]
We have to trust Him…
August 18, 2010 By
Trust is something God has dealt with me about for a while now. In fact, recently, he whispered to my heart as I sat down in my favorite chair, “You have more faith that this chair will catch you than you have trust in me.” *sigh* He was right. I never questioned whether or not [...]
