Sunday's Sentiments

Today's Quote:

"You may try to run from God's will,

But you can never run from His grace."

Amen.

iCovet

Sigh.  A girl can dream, can't she?
(Nobody tempts me to break the 10th commandment more than Steve Jobs and Apple, Inc.!)

Wordlesss Wednesday

Guess who helped me paint my room?

Overheard In My House, Episode 3

Tonight:

"Mommy, I'm tired.  Can you put me to bed?" ~Amy
Mommy:  Continues to stare at computer.

"Mommy, I'm tired.  Can I go to bed now?"
Mommy:  Continues previous behavior.

Repeat 3 more times.

Finally:
"Mommy, I'm tired.  Can I PLEASE go to bed?"
"Amy, sweetheart, I'm sorry.  I've been ignoring you, haven't I?"

(long pause)
"Mommy, are you sorry in your HEART?"

**gulp**



Something in that struck me.  Am I?  Am I really sorry in my heart when I treat my kids like they're an inconvenience, an interruption, a roadblock to my oh-so-important agenda?

Sorry in my heart.  Yes, dear one, I truly am.

Overheard In My House, Episode 2

Driving around town today, Amy spied a puddle outside the window:

"Mom, that is a pot of encouragement!!"

(huh?)

When questioned, she replied, "It is a pot of encouragement because it means that spring is coming!"

I think I live with Anne of Green Gables.

Wordless Wednesday

On the dining room table:

Sunday's Sentiments - Sanctity of Life

During the month of January, many churches commemorate "Sanctity of Life Sunday", the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Later this week, I'll post how we mark the occasion in our home.

But today - today, there's something I need to say.

This morning, a friend of mine spoke from the pulpit.

Because she is the one who you may not know about, who you may not consider a casualty of the pro-abortion movement.

She was the 19-year old young woman who had an abortion.  Who grew up, got married, and gave birth to children.  The perfect life.  On the outside.

But lived with the grief and hurt and self-loathing.  And the knowledge that she, the giver of life, had willingly taken a life.  Of her child.

And I need to tell you something.  And she would want you to know.

God forgives. 

If you are her, if you are the silent one, if you are one of the women whose heart and life are aching and you need help.

Please.  Please know this.

God loves you.

Please call your local crisis pregnancy center.  They can help.

My friend has found comfort, and forgiveness, and courage to move on and heal.  She is beginning the process to become a counselor for post-abortive women.

I am so proud of her.

And I am so in awe of our great and awesome God.

A God who promises. . . .

to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
    to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
   the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
   the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3