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I’m hungry
Sometimes I feel a million miles away from God.
love to see the fire igniteOver 70 small groups have launched in the last 30 days in my home church.
Our pastor thought it would be a great way to shut the “back door” of the church, losing people because they haven’t connected with friendships or they are struggling and don’t know how to share that with others in a big church setting.
We have groups for scrapbookers, quilters, hikers, fitness, Bible study, choir, fishing, married w/young children, married w/no children, parents of teens, seniors, etc. . . . and my group is for people who have a desire to write and/or speak. (more…)
A poem for parents of teensMay my teen make wise decisions today, putting
Yesterday’s mistakes behind her
Trusting God, growing, learning
Excelling in the things that matter long-term
Entering new territory with confidence and hope
Never doubting that I am praying
Affirming her in spite of a culture that
Greatly doubts what one teen can do
Every day I trust you, God, because I
Realize you love her even more than me
swap and hop with Lysa
One of my favorite people is Lysa TerKeurst. We met as speakers and I loved her spirit, how fun she was, her absolute honesty, and commitment to encouraging others.
Lysa has a blog and receives TONS of hits every day talking about motherhood and life. Today she’s sponsoring a swap and hop, giving away a prize to the person who needs help with organization.
Sadly, I think that’s me. This is my home office; and this is the cleaned-up version! Note the pile of papers on the printer. The pile of books waiting to be read (on the desk next to the laptop). The mess of wires on and under the desk as I work with two computers, my MP3 player, a webcam, two printers, scanner, fax, and more.
I work at least 8 hours a day in this office and it should be more organized, more friendly and welcoming, but I think I missed the designer gene.
The prize today is a makeover from Karen Ehmen, organizational guru.
Karen, look at this! I need help. . .
WRJZ
It was a pleasure to have another early morning radio interview, this time with Bob Bell of Joy 620 WRJZ, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Maybe you are visiting DTB today because you heard something in that interview, and want to know more.
Being a mom is both a wonderful, and yet sometimes challenging role. It’s life changing. It’s beautiful. It’s also demanding, difficult, and overwhelming at times, especially if you are carrying hurt or anger or unhealthy parenting patterns from the past.
What can you do? (more…)
A long lost friend
I love being part of Facebook and MySpace because I connect with people around me that I might not get to hang out with, but also with friends from the past.
Yesterday I received a message on Facebook that took me back over 30 years. It was from Kathy. . . (more…)
Time stealers
Have you ever had to deal with time stealers? You know, those things that take away our dreams. Those things that are small, but actually take chunks of time without giving much back. . .
The things that kids sayMy friend, Susie Larson, is a speaker and author. She shared this with me and I laughed out loud. I hope you find it funny, too.
In his younger years, my middle son Luke, was our chubby, stubborn, strong-willed child.
He insisted on stripping down naked EVERY time he went to the bathroom.
One day when he was about four and sitting naked on the toilet, he yelled out, “Moommm. Are you sure I’m supposed to ask Jesus into my heart?”
I yelled back, “Yes, honey…”
Without skipping a beat he continued, “‘Cuz I think I asked Him into my stomach. This thing is HUGE!”
Parenting w/o the baggage
I visited with Jeff and Lee KKMS live at AM980 KKMS radio in Minneapolis/St. Paul at 5 CT. If you are visiting after that interview, I’m glad you stopped by.
Jeff and Lee asked some great questions about parenting without the baggage of the past.
Let’s look at one of those. . . (more…)
T. Suzanne Eller
Believing that God redeems our life stories, Suzanne teaches you how to give every chapter of your life to a relevant and life-changing Savior.
