Simplifying… me

“When life’s biggest disappointments cause a bitterness that you just can’t seem to shake, know that the Lord wants to step in and reveal the miracle of his restoring power in your heart.  He can take your biggest struggle and heartache – the one that causes your chest to ache with frustration – and turn [...]

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Have you ever wished you could stop, rewind and re-do a moment in time?  I have…pretty much on a regular basis.  This past weekend, especially, I needed a “do over” day.
On Saturday morning Sydney managed to wedge her bedroom door shut while she and Jackson were inside.  I couldn’t get it open – not even [...]

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I live in the Northwest.  Rain is part of the package.  In fact, it is 99% of the way we do life here.  My daughter, Sydney, who is a native, has made it very clear to me that there is a difference between rain, drizzle, and a slight sprinkle.  It’s pretty much all the same [...]

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Last week I quickly jotted down a few thoughts on grace.  After three decades plus of serving God, it would appear that my heart has reawakened to the glorious grace he has for me…that he has always had for me.  Where on earth have I been?  Oh, yeah, that’s right…I’ve been over there in the [...]

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“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Amy’s translation: “His grace is sufficient when my house hasn’t been cleaned in two weeks, when Sydney’s make-up homework pile is six inches high, when I haven’t opened my Bible study book in over a week, and especially [...]

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Today I am grateful for grace.
 
Grace from a friend when I’m not quite together and feeling terribly sorry for myself.
 
Grace from my husband when I accidentally smack him in the face first thing in the morning (I really thought I was barely touching him, but apparently at 6am my touch is not so gentle).
 
Grace from [...]

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Ms. Shaffer was notorious for driving poor, unsuspecting seventh grade students to tears with her ruthless grading scale and sharp-witted tongue. She was a legend at Rosslyn Academy, who we truly believed coined the phrases: “empty vessels make the most noise,” “little things amuse little minds,” and – probably my favorite – “open mouth, insert [...]

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I’m racing the clock to get something posted this morning.  This is not my usual way of operating.  I like to be organized, thorough and have my posts for the next week written on Friday.  It saves me time, and still allows me to stay on top of things. 
 
I had written something for today, but [...]

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I’m a lucky girl.  I am surrounded by some of the most unbelievable women on. the. planet.  Seriously.  They are phenomenal mothers, wives, friends, cooks, home managers, and coupon clippers.  They are smart, witty, pretty, read their Bibles and pray every day.  It is simply an honor for me to be able to hang out [...]

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This year, as December approached, I found myself in a reflective state of mind – pondering the passing year and what the New Year may bring.  I get this way when December rolls around.  Usually I find myself in awe of what God has done, the miracles, and His goodness to me, and my family.  [...]

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