Yep, it's that time again. If you haven't already noticed the left side of my blog - it's time you did. This is the part of my blog-real-estate that I use for my monthly blogging hall of fame. (Below the pictures of my kids. Cmon' cut me some slack, I'm a proud mama!)Pay attention to the left side of Blessed...it's here I highlight seven blogs each … [Read more...]
I Double Dog Dare You
Why is it the moment our family begins to get ready for church my pathetic attitude rears its ugly head for all to see?My daughter had a little friend spend the night last night. With spatula in hand, my robe on and wet hair hanging around my face like the mythological creature Medusa, she quietly comes up to me and announces she doesn't want to go … [Read more...]
Fill Her Up!
Why do you go to church?Many of us get caught up in the trap of believing church is where you go to be a Christian. Not so.Church is a pit stop. It is our soul's refreshing place. We need to spend time there so we can go back out and run another lap in the race the Lord has set before us. Too often we get caught up in the high school mentality of … [Read more...]
Bookaholics-Anonymous Meeting Over at Blessed…
Hi. My name is Joanne and I'm a bookaholic.Except, I'm far from recovering. I don't want to and I don't plan to. I love books. I love how they feel. I love how they look. And I love how they smell. I acquire books like one who is searching out precious gems for their own selfish pleasures.Some say reading and writing go hand in hand. I say reading … [Read more...]
The Great Mom Debate
To work or not to work, that is the question! The moment Rosie the Riveter picked up her drill life hasn't been the same. Rosie's battle cry, “We can do it!” was the shot heard round the world. A new page in history was written. Off went the pearls and apron, up went the hair, and on went the pants. Women were leaving the home and entering the … [Read more...]
While I’m Waiting
Wait. It's the spiritual exercise most followers of Jesus dread most. But from it comes the fruit of patience. Waiting builds a faith muscle of tremendous hope and perseverance for what lies ahead. Waiting on the Lord is never in vain.Has the Lord ever whispered to your heart, wait on me? Have your petitions and pleas been met by the quiet presence … [Read more...]
Marriage Advice – Are you listening Dennis Rainey?
I often wonder how some couples do it without God. Two selfish people, both trying to lead the pack. Flesh at its best or should I say worst? A perfect recipe for disaster. "Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she repects her husband." Ephesians 5:33 Love and … [Read more...]
I’m Curious…
Where are you from? I know you girls are from all over the country and even the world, but where from exactly? Do you love it there?AND, if you could live anywhere else where would it be?We live here.But, we love it here.I'm a girl who lives for food so California has In n' Out Burger and Nation's Burgers you can't find anywhere else. But, how can … [Read more...]
VBS Anyone?
Vacation Bible School has got to be hands down - the highlight of my recent summers...my kids too! Who doesn't LOVE to make a craft to take home, eat yummy treats, and have fun? When I play my cards right my kids are in quite a few church sponsored VBS productions. Why wouldn't parents want their kids out of their hair for three hours each day?Last … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July From Our Family to Yours!
“The real democratic idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall have liberty, without hindrance, to be what God made him” Henry Ward BeecherWishing you all a day filled with barbecued hot dogs, homemade ice cream and fireworks! This picture is one of my favorites of my kids when they were little. … [Read more...]
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