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How can I lose track of my bearings so easily?  Somewhere in the middle of trying to be a good Mom, a good friend, a productive person- I lose it.  I’m snapping at people- I’m trying to get back at the car that drove in …

Ok…admittedly, I am not the most patient person in the world.  (Reminds me, if you find the most patient person in the world, I’d loooove to pick his/her brain, but only if I can get an appointment right away.)  I’m attempting to garden for my …

I am not God.  An obvious statement.  (I’m full of those lately- maybe the kids have siphoned off the brain cells that are capable of more complex thoughts.)  But I have many opinions and beliefs, ranging from how often to bathe a child (once/week…who else …

I know a lot of people who are passionate about something positive- adoption, encouraging others, building up teens through theater, stopping children from being forced into prostitution, making sure families with low incomes have enough to eat, or helping people to be more environmentally conscious …

I would really like a tattoo that says “surrender”- as a reminder of my position to God.  The idea is not to repeat “surrender” like a mantra, forcing myself to give up all my desires and feelings and replace them, robot like, with what I …

I’ve said before that I am constantly looking for sales, bargains, and the cheapest way to get all my household needs.  I don’t always succeed- as I’ve also made blatantly obvious in previous posts.  My latest question is whether whole-sale stores like BJs, Sams Club, …

I do not just want this blog to be about DOING- but also about BEING.  Too many times I mistake spiritual or charitable business for the fruit God wants to produce in me- forgetting in my striving that apart from Him I can do nothing. …

Today in my local paper I read a brief announcement about a “Kids Care Food Packaging Event”.  People were encouraged to donate funds or volunteer their time to help package meals to be sent to local food banks in the area.  I’ve heard of many …

I’m a stay-at-home mom which, rewarding as it is, does not actually pay well.  I know, I was shocked as well.  So we live off of my husband’s modest income, and I like to think of my role as the thrifty caretaker of our finances. …

I am not naturally selfless.  I suppose if I was this blog would not be necessary at all.  And while human nature in and of itself hinders me from being selfless, growing up in America doesn’t help much either.  I have been raised in a …