sunday school gem

a conversation between me and the kiddos in sunday school today.

R: are you a teacher at M's school?
Me: no...
R: are you like a mentor there?
Me: no... why?
R: cause he said you are his mentor.
M: no i didn't! i said she was my best friend!



they melt my heart.

9.4.13

Papa, I am tired, and my heart is weary.

Claire Joy, trust me. I can do exceeding far abundantly more than your precious, beautiful heart can ask or imagine. Keep walking with me and never stop trusting me. You are learning invaluable lessons. This season is so important. Rest in my wisdom; trust my goodness. I love you; I won't leave you. Never. My eyes are on you and I am with you. Always. Oh how I love you.

Okay, Papa, I will. But please help me; carry me. 










And he does. And I love him for it.

just three examples

D is lovely

wonderful

lively

fun

a great cook

smart

beautiful.

G is one of the kindest people i know

caring

exciting

excitable

learned

giving

stunning.

H is amazing

hilarious

compassionate
humble
joyful

selfless.

She is like Jesus.

These three women have taught me, nurtured me, given me a hunger for God and His ways. At different times in my life I have learned from them. At a very young age, H loved me; she tangibly showed me the love of God. I look back on those years with her and see Jesus. G taught me about the heart of God and how He has deep emotions. My deep emotions are God-like and God-given. She helped me to channel them into prayer, compassion and hope, hope in God. D sought me out when I was unknown. She imparted her creativity to me, patiently teaching me are nurturing my creativity as a little girl. 

These three woman are servants, powerful, courageous servants. They are complete; their lives are full. And none of them have ever married.