Gladden The Heart

Yesterday morning Tim, Riley, Brady, and I walked to Cornerstone, our new school. Some people from our community were there painting and doing repairs and we thought we might be able to jump in and help out for a little while. Soon after arriving, Tim and I realized we needed to get our children away [...]

Good beer, seeing people pursue their passions, and the city of Birmingham are on the list of things that gladden my heart. Since The J. Clyde embodies all of these elements, there has been a special place in my heart since it opened in Southside a couple of years ago. Now that I’ve heard about [...]

because I want to know and be known. I believe all voices should be heard. I have opinions I want to express and gifts and talents that have been given to me for the benefit of others in my family, my work, and my community. When women are squelched, we all suffer.

The “Seven Things I’ve Already Done Today and It’s Only 10:00am” Version
1) While running errands listened to very good music on the radio. Love Reg’s shows. You can catch him here on weekday mornings, and on his fabulous Sunday show from 10am-2pm.
2) While running errands had some very good conversations with my children. I loved [...]

The coming of the Spirit of Jesus into the world…
“It is the celebration of God breaking through the boundaries of time and space and opening the whole world for the re-creating power of love. Pentecost is freedom, freedom of the Spirit to blow where it wants.
Without Pentecost the Christ-event–the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus–remains [...]

The “Parenting” version:
1. My children don’t need me to be a perfect mom. When I fail them and disappoint them, it is a good reminder for all of us that they need Jesus to be their Jesus.
2. Loving my kids well will oftentimes look very different from how parenting is portrayed in our culture, the [...]

When I was in elementary school, my parents took my brother and me to Washington, D.C. during our spring break. One of my clearest memories of that trip is the time we spent at Arlington National Cemetery.

Watching the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier made a huge impact on me. [...]

The Hops Are Free…

I usually drink wine but sometimes I crave beer. Good beer. Because I am an economist and a beer snob, this is a fabulous day.
UPDATE: I just found out a greater variety of wine is coming to Alabama, as well. I read a short article in today’s paper about a [...]

The “This week was the first time I ever…” version.
1) actually threw away all of the desserts/sugary foods that were in our kitchen. I have been known to throw away Halloween candy when my candy referee energy is depleted. We are currently without any tasty treats in an effort to get my children’s attention. [...]

…to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel
…to speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know
–from www.dictionary.com

*Photo of lesson page from Godly Play Resources