Category Archives: Purpose

Parched

I left early in the morning to speak at a women’s conference, planning to stop about an hour down the road to get a fountain drink. When I drive, I like Coke Zero with a shot of cherry. When I’m home, I like peach tea, and I’m usually sipping itRead the Rest…

Transplant

Where do you belong? My husband wanted a special tree in our yard. To be specific, a Horstmann’s Sillberlocke. He’s a gifted gardener who makes our backyard a summer haven. Over the years, he has balanced the colors and textures of multiple flower beds and created a soothing water featureRead the Rest…

Pregnant with Purpose

“Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning!” Psalm 30:5 NIV   As some of you girls already know, I am expecting baby number five . . . and so far I feel like I have been smacked down with a stomach bug from another planet.Read the Rest…

The Best-Laid Plans

But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11 NIV I’m the only person in my home who can legally drive. And I do – every single day, with very few exceptions (especially during the school year). Monday through Friday,Read the Rest…

Planting for the Harvest

I love this time of year. The summer has cooled and gone for the year, leaving us crisp days as things change. Living in the country means I get to watch the farmer’s fields. It’s a busy time of year as they work hard and fast to pull the cropsRead the Rest…