My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in Faith, Grace, Life, Ministry, Random, Spirit-Filled Life, Trust on Aug 24th, 2018
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22,23
Who are you becoming?
The answer to this question can be found in revealing where you have been abiding.
Underneath the surface of every living thing are roots tied to something, connecting [...]
Confession is good for the soul. That said, I have a confession to make.
I am not a New Year’s resolution maker.
(Gasp!) Is the world still standing?
First, and I say this in the kindest way, most of the time I see people (myself included) set all kinds of well intentioned resolutions on January first, and then [...]
Posted in From The Mouth Of Babes, Fun Stuff, Life, Random on Jul 26th, 2010
Sitting at my aunt’s dining room table, enjoying the company of family and good food, we were suddenly jolted from our adult conversation by shrieks and squeals coming from above. Five little second cousins, and one baby cousin who was trying to take a power nap, were getting their wild things on. We heard a lot of giggling, a few thuds here and there, and several [...]
We made it home. Always a miracle, to say the least. Aside from one suitcase and one car seat still MIA, six flight delays, one missed flight, a water spill, one potty accident, and finally making it home at one in the morning, all five Slater bodies are well and accounted for.
The last words out of my mouth as our weary, travelling [...]
We’ve had four days in a row of sunshine, blue skies, and heat. Pinch me. I think I must be dreaming. I don’t want to get my hopes up too high, but summer, quite possibly, has made its entrance out here in the Northwest. I’m afraid to visit weather dot com for fear that rain [...]
Dear Dad,
When I reflect upon all the different kinds of dads out there in this huge and busy world, I always end up coming to the same conclusion: I have, hands down, the best dad. There is no contest.
You took me on our first Daddy/daughter date on my fifth birthday…and I remember it well today. We sat [...]
Before the invention of the electric washing machine, it would take a woman six hours to do one load of laundry. Six hours. One load. (Air-dry time, pressing, and folding not included.)
This little factoid just reminded me of a load of towels I washed yesterday. They are still in the machine. I will have to run [...]
A true sign that you have crossed the line from avid fan to obsessed fan is when you wake up at 5:45am thinking about the show you watched the night before. So it was with me this morning. I tossed and turned throughout the short night with thoughts of the LOST series finale running through [...]
I think I moved a few rungs up the ladder of coolness after my family gave me a pair of Uggs for my birthday. They are divine (as far as a winter foot accessory goes), and I feel slightly glamorous each time I slip them on my feet. Although, I can’t seem to fight the compulsion [...]
This girl doesn’t make New Year’s resolutions. I think I stopped making lists like that ten or so years ago. Not that there’s anything wrong with New Year’s resolutions, but I have found them to be ineffective for me personally. Rather, before the New Year begins I take a look back at the year passing, [...]
Welcome to my blog. My name is Amy, and I wear a lot of different hats: wife, mother, daughter, sister, missionary, teacher, friend...and the list goes on. Life is a balancing act, and one I do not excel at. I find that each new season brings about more opportunities to learn, grow and allow God to continue the refining work in me. The pages of this blog are a glimpse into the lessons I am learning and the journey I am taking. I hope you enjoy!