Funny how that works???? No matter the plans, no matter how much I plan appropriately, no matter how much I do the night before, we are still yelling in the morning and the last ones to arrive at school! Grrrrr… I got up in the 5’s. That is a great step. I showered, stretched and sought out Father God and what was on his mind this morning. He gave me Psalm 27. I thought it was for the kids, but I think it was mostly for me. “Light, space, zest – that’s God! So, with him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing. . . . When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool. . . .God...
Read MoreHave you ever felt ripped – ripped off, ripped out, ripped apart, ripped up? There have been some days when I am feeling pretty “ripped” even before the schedule gets going. The thoughts in my head have already consumed me. The details of the day seem daunting to say the least. I just begin the day “undone.” There is even the thought, “Maybe if I put the covers over my head and lie real still, they will think I am gone.” During one of these “undone” days, I ended up having an incredible conversation with Father God on this very topic. I had just finished breakfast and realized that I had a few moments before I needed to get going. I had the idea of...
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