Baby girl turned 5 months old yesterday! A few days ago, Jeff was working on the computer and suddenly turned to me and said, "Sweetheart, these past three years have flown by." They really have- these past five months especially. One of the women in a small group I'm attending has a 10 week …
37 weeks
Today, baby girl is officially full-term! 37 weeks felt so far away during the first trimester, and now I can hardly remember a time when I didn't look like I was carrying a big watermelon everywhere. I've been wanting to blog about some of the things I've learned and experienced throughout the pregnancy, but haven't …
Not Going At It Alone
Third year of college, Janice (best friend & apartmentmate) and I had the same class together that we always procrastinated for. The discussion section was in the morning and there'd be assignments due then. We normally finished those assignments and printed them out with just enough time to rush to class, but if we were …
The Sign Of Jonah
I love it when God's truth breaks through to new ground in my heart. Two Sundays ago, Jeff spoke on Matthew 11:38-48, where the Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, he calls them wicked and evil, and says that no sign will be given to them except the "sign of Jonah". Jeff spoke about Jesus' …
Broken Promise?
I was afraid about entering into a certain season of life and ministry, fearful of the difficulties that seemed to lie ahead, but was comforted when I prayed and was reminded of Matthew 11:25-30. These verses promised Jesus' rest, and in his self-description of being gentle and lowly, I was challenged to trust that God …