Posted by Heather on February 6, 2013
I miss her. More than I ever thought. My mother, my best friend, my rock, passed away on New Year’s Eve 2010. It was sudden, and totally unexpected. I still keep looking at her chair, now a few weeks later, wondering why she isn’t sitting there. She was my best cheerleader, and when I was [...]
Posted by Heather on January 16, 2013
In this book, Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson begin each chapter by sharing correspondence that went on between them. Sarah was overwhelmed with three little children, and Sally came alongside her, mentoring and encouraging her. They then go on to share experiences in motherhood and how they found peace during difficult times. Well, I have [...]
Posted by Heather on January 19, 2012
What is it that I do all day? Well, since I am a stay at home mom, I pretty much just lay around watching soap operas and/or talkshows all day, right? If only I had the time… Here is yet another glimpse into my day. And this is based on notes I took from my [...]
Posted by Heather on December 31, 2011
I still remember it like it was just this morning… I had Bible study at my house, and all the girls had just begun to gather and fix their coffee and tea to drink. Bekah was late, “as usual” and we were waiting for her to get settled. Karl had run into work to fix [...]
Posted by Heather on December 27, 2011
If you’re anything like me, you try and keep up with all that’s going on in the world. I mean, that’s the smart thing to do, right? Until you get so inundated with information, that it’s a misery to you. And that is what has become of me. All the info that I see on [...]
Posted by Heather on November 26, 2011
What is the CEB? The Common English Bible is not simply a revision or update of an existing translation. It is a bold new translation designed to meet the needs of Christians as they work to build a strong and meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. A key goal of the translation team is [...]
Posted by Heather on October 27, 2011
Once there was two seeds; a tomato seed and a peach tree seed. Both of them were small, yet eager to be what they were created to be. They were planted in a greenhouse next to each other, and became fast friends. Time flew by, and each one was ready to be planted into the [...]
Posted by Heather on August 28, 2011
Take, me, make me All You want me to be That’s all I’m asking, all I’m asking Welcome to this heart of mine I’ve buried under prideful vines Grown to hide the mess I’ve made Inside of me Come decorate, Lord Open up the creaking door And walk upon the dusty floor Scrape away the [...]
Posted by Heather on August 22, 2011
You might remember that I was fortunate enough to be given two floor seat tickets to the Women of Faith conference this weekend. I took one of my besties, Dawn to this for a girlfriend weekend. I was all prepared to hear what God wanted me to hear, and be blessed. And I heard what [...]
Posted by Heather on June 25, 2011
One night, a man had a dream. In his dream, he saw a 2 ton boulder sitting in front of him. Just behind that boulder, there was a large hill. The man stood before this boulder, realizing that it represented all his worries, cares, and trials. The Lord then said to the man, Check me [...]