Author: everfaith

I am a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading, writing, gabbing, photography, desktop publishing, and letting someone else do the cooking. I love my Superman husband, precious daughter, 2 dogs, my neighbor (that means you!) and Jesus.
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Do Nothing Day

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Today is my do nothing day. You see, it’s Monday.  That means our new normal is for my daughter to be away all day in her once-a-week junior high Challenge A Classical Conversations class.  Oh, I have a list longer than Santa’s of things I could be doing around the house, like cleaning closets, organizing drawers, buying groceries, matching socks.  Thrilling, I know. Instead I find myself outside by the pool, soaking in some rays.  Gotta make that Vitamin D somehow, right?  Seriously, though, I’m trying to learn how to stop following all those rules that I set up for … Continue reading Do Nothing Day

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Welcome to my Jungle

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“Pain” is a 4-letter word for me these past few days. So it was with great interest that I listened to today’s sermon in church which was centered on Paul’s battle with the thorn in his flesh. He did not specify what his “thorn” was…some theologians speculate that he was going blind (because others wrote his letters and also read them to him).  The passage referenced was 2 Corinthians 12:7-10: So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. 8 Three different … Continue reading Welcome to my Jungle

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Experiencing the Extraordinary

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I’m thrilled to announce that God flirted with us and sent a smidgen of rain to our parched landscape yesterday. After days and days and days of searing sunlight, seven hundred twelve degree temperatures and blue skies stretching from horizon to horizon, these clouds were a welcome sight. Hearing the rain splash against the window was another sensory delight…for everyone except Lacee.  It’s been so long since she heard rain, she thought someone must be at the door and went into attack dog mode. Somebody’s got to protect the family from those big scary raindrops! It had been so long … Continue reading Experiencing the Extraordinary

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Getting to the Other Side

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I’ve never been to a “real” desert, but the images I’ve seen in books and media — and the way I’ve been whining so much about this Texas drought and 70 100+ degree days this year — convince me that I probably wouldn’t like it that much, especially if I had to travel through it on foot. Gritty sand sticking to the sweat between my toes? Yuck!  Searing heat with no prospect of shade? I’d be burned to a crisp in no time. I’ve been thinking lately about the desert, though, because I believe God is beckoning me on a … Continue reading Getting to the Other Side

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No Greater Love

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No Greater Love by EverFaith September 11, 2011 An innocent morning Crisp azure expanse welcomed  A new day Then…a frantic phone call The chilling click of a remote The horror as one accident Became four violent attacks. A dash to grab groceries Everyone buying bread Empty shelves reflecting Unbelieving hearts asking, “Dear God, what’s next?” As we held our breath collectively Afraid to hope for peace. A kaleidoscope of color Captured the attention, Crimson roses on the roadside Seemed brighter while the Sky expanded bluely In the absence of sound, The void of flight. A wall of pictures, a vigil, … Continue reading No Greater Love