Category Archives: God Stuff
Ordination Sunday.
It happened. I became a girl Reverend. My oldest awakened from his slumber yesterday morning and the first words out of his mouth were, “Congratulations, Mom.” Be still my beating heart. Anna just seemed to think that the fact her … Continue reading
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Becoming Aware of Him.
I love Him. Not just the Hands that provide for me. Not just the Voice that guides me. Not just the Arms that calm me. I love HIM. His character. WHO He is. Because, He is holy, I want to … Continue reading
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Breaking the Dangerous Cycle.
One of my friends and mentors, Penny Doss, is full of wisdom. I like to draw from that wisdom as often as possible. We recently engaged in a conversation about difficult relationships. We can see people as either dangerous or … Continue reading
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Girl Interrupted.
Kris is watching Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners right beside me. What is this guy in the hat and overalls saying? Anna-pedia walks in to let us know that the Whale Shark is the largest species in the ocean and has 3000 … Continue reading
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Turning the Other Cheek Isn’t So Easy On the Playground.
We try to make discipleship a part of life conversations in our house. Sometimes, we see it playing out really well. You know, we see them practicing forgiveness, being generous, and other awesome things the Bible teaches. Other times, we … Continue reading
Unraveling.
There are seasons in our lives when it seems the world is caving in around us. There are days where anything that can go wrong, does. There are moments we are sure that one more blow is going to take … Continue reading
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Are You Satisfied?
Is it possible to accept Christ as your Savior, go to church every Sunday and still not be satisfied by Him until you meet Him face to face? Yes. Do wha? Dusty Takle, are you saying Jesus Christ is not … Continue reading
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She’s Not Your Normal Six Year Old.
I really don’t know a funnier, braver girl than Anna Takle. I’m sure they are out there. But, she is mine. So, I really love hanging out with her. Her prayer requests never get old. “Mom, please pray I’ll have … Continue reading
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One Shot.
Sometimes in the middle of raising three children, I stop and think how easy my parents had it bringing up just one. I’m mean, it was always two adults to one child. How hard could it have been taking me … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, making an impact, Motherhood, parenting
Remember the Why.
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 1 Peter 5:2 From the time I was … Continue reading
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