What I learned about Mercy from other bloggers . . . Recognizing that someone is doing the best they can at that moment can make forgiveness and mercy a little more accessible. (Laurel at Muffindome.com) Be vigilant in finding joy in our blessings. The devil wants to steal our joy. Remember that God's Mercy and grace are endless. ( Jen at Into Your Will ) Our pre-born children are … [Read more...] about Mercy Mania! Learning From Others
Mother’s Day Gifts for Plant Killers
*Some links in this article are affiliate links. Shopping through them does not change prices for you, but allows me to earn a commission. Thank you for your support!* There's a phrase: "Go big or go home"! When it comes to Mother's Day, I think that is the perfect motto! Before I was a mom, my one friend would say, "I only care about two days - my birthday and Mother's Day." I didn't really … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Gifts for Plant Killers
10 Best Journals for Busy Women
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. How do you relieve stress, pray, and allow yourself time to be creative? For me, I can do all of those things through writing in a journal. Recently, I went on a search for journals I would use and recommend. After looking at MANY, I found some gems! Here are the journals I think you would enjoy using and … [Read more...] about 10 Best Journals for Busy Women
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Pray for the Living and the Dead
"God is looking for you and He is looking for me to start seeing the world differently." Steve Mayer "For me I have longed believed that our responsibility as Christ followers is to live out the fruits of the Holy Spirit: to be peacemakers . . . to demonstrate kindness . . . to offer grace where it's not deserved; to love others . . ." Steve Mayer Steve Mayer was the Superintendent of … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Pray for the Living and the Dead
Saint Gianna: Our Heavenly Physician
"This baby is very sick" the nurse told our adoption agency social worker over the phone. The nurse had told the social worker at the adoption agency that "the mother changed her mind - tell the waiting couple she has decided to parent." The conversation between the social worker and the hospital nurse would normally stop there - but for some reason the nurse was compelled to say, "this baby is … [Read more...] about Saint Gianna: Our Heavenly Physician
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Instruct the Ignorant
At first sight, Instructing the Ignorant sounds kinda harsh. I picture me doing a Stephen Colbert "wag of the finger" and then making a pompous statement with my chin up in the air. But . . . after some reading and reflecting, I had a flashback of a time in my life when my deepest prayer was: "Lord, what is the right thing to do? What is it that You want me to do?" I don't know if … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Instruct the Ignorant
