Happy May to you!!! I really am a bit floored it is here. Didn't I JUST start writing 2013 on things? Today marks the fact that I am 5 months away from turning forty. Wowzeers!!!! Let us move right along from that news and onto a more fun subject. Drum roll please.....here are your printables for May. Printable to-do list with memory verse. Click here to download or access here through Google Drive. Printable memory verse cards for you to cut out and place around your house. … [Read more...]
Awesome Mother’s Day Gifts from Christianbook.com
Apr
29
2013
As a Children's Director I have used Christianbook.com for ages. They have everything I ever need and their pricing is always awesome plus the fact that they ship super quick. But when they started carrying my own product they rose to my uber cool list! So I thought I would compile a few current goodies they have to use as Mother's Day gifts. You can forward the link to your spouse, maybe surprise a girlfriend with a treat, or buy one for yourself and wrap it up to open on Mother's Day. … [Read more...]
God, Do you happen to own a magic wand?
Apr
16
2013
God, Yes, Carey! I feel like I have been doing an awful lot of talking AT you but not as much listening. ... Are you there? Of course I am here. I don't go anywhere. Okay. Well did you hear me? I just said I am listening. You are. But I feel like you are waiting for me to tell you what you want to hear. You are waiting for me to be your cheerleader, your solution giver, your Fairy Godthingy. I am just looking for some sense of reassurance in this dream chasing, … [Read more...]
I married a cool kid.
Apr
15
2013
I know, I know I am almost 40 years old and it really shouldn’t matter but it is high school reunion time and it is causing me a silly amount of anxiety. My husband has never missed a reunion but this will be my first time to go with him. Am I really going to walk into a reunion on the arm of a cool kid? You see I wasn’t a cool kid, on purpose. The few times I tried to hang with that crowd my big conscious (aka: the Holy Spirit) got the best of me so I just opted out of even trying early … [Read more...]
How can a little toe hurt soooo bad?
Apr
12
2013
Photo by Nasreen Fynewever For a week now the toe next to my pinky toe (does that toe have a name?) has been killing me. Like excruciating pain! Besides ripping the nail a bit I have no idea what I did to cause this amount of discomfort. I feel the need to also say I am not a pain wimp. I endured two c-sections and barely touched my pain meds and even had the doctors intentionally give me the least amount of anesthesia possible for the actual surgery. So…not a wimp! But, as I limp around I … [Read more...]
13 Fear & Doubt Busting Scriptures.
Apr
11
2013
I am part of an online encouragers group called Woman Leading Woman. It is a facebook group launched by the fabulous Holley Gerth and coordinated by Jo Ann Fore. Anyone who is in ministry to women is welcome to join! Once a week I have the honor of facilitating the group and last week we had a fun little scripture swap on my day. We were looking for scriptures that assist us in stopping the lies when fear and doubt start to creep in. Don't you just hate (I know, I know a strong word but … [Read more...]
House “Rules” In Action.
Apr
8
2013
Last year I did a mini series on the book Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna. Revolutionary Parenting: Raising Your Kids to Become Spiritual ChampionsBy George Barna / Tyndale House What are the key factors that will make a difference in the spiritual lives of your children? Barna surveyed thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape childhood character. He reveals surprising information about popular parenting tactics and shows you … [Read more...]
When The Tears Fall.
Apr
5
2013
I sat with a girl friend tonight. We have known each other through 10 years of life. She is one that encourages me often and lifts me up when I am feeling down. But tonight it was her tears gushing, spilling, and flooding our moments. Words like; “Failure Overwhelmed Tired Non-stop Unable Need… more… time” were flowing freely from her mouth. I have been there. I have felt the same sense of emptiness she was feeling. Can I assume you have been there … [Read more...]
