Jack turned one a few Sundays ago. My heart was full with thanks, memories, relief that that first month was not to be relived:). What a beautiful, fun-loving, joyful, strong, funny, determined little one we are blessed with. In the time of postpartum depression, I could never have imagined the beauty of his life andContinue reading “Where does my hope come from?”
Category Archives: ungodliness
A four letter word…
Need…that’s right. I said it. Need is a word we do not like to say. I mean need in the true sense. “I need to go to the grocery store,” or “I need a pedicure.” This is not the use of the word I am referring. I am referring to the necessity of aContinue reading “A four letter word…”
Simply telling…
I subscribe to Real Simple magazine. Each month, I love getting the sleek magazine in the mail with beautiful colors and genius uses for everyday things. Filled with tips for one’s life including clothing, household tips, life articles, recipes which I never use, and decorating. I would say it is the agreed upon choice ofContinue reading “Simply telling…”
Buzzword: Community
“You need to get in a community group…small group…Bible study, to do life together.” A true statement that is said at churches all across America every week. People seek community in many ways–facebook, twitter, knitting groups, neighborhood bars, Bible studies, families, fishing clubs, sororities/fraternities, Junior League, play groups, etc. We have all seen what weContinue reading “Buzzword: Community”
swirling thoughts
My prayer for today–also the words to a song: ‘Spirit, now living and dwelling within me, keep my eyes fixed ever on Jesus face. Let not the things of this world ever sway me. I’ll run ’til I finish the race…’ These words encapsulate a theme swirling through my head and heart. TheContinue reading “swirling thoughts”
The financial crunch
Finances. Ugh. They are on the forefront of our collective mind as a nation. Fingers point. People panic. This crisis shows the reality of our hearts. We are constantly trying to get something to fill us up. That something may be a new house, a certain car, miracle make-up, crafty projects, eating out, the newestContinue reading “The financial crunch”
Ease
Have you ever learned or grown from things being easy? I do not think I have, yet I tend to strive for it and listen to voices that encourage ease. I spend a lot of money for ease and comfort, and yet, I have nothing to show for it. The most fruitful parts of myContinue reading “Ease”
Haunted Thoughts
Since I became a Pinkner, my Cox sleep genes have been replaced. I had the spiritual gift of sleep at any time and any place, and now if I “sleep through the night” without having several bouts of waking times in the middle of the night, I celebrate. Greg has always had a hard timeContinue reading “Haunted Thoughts”
Total.
This week/weekend we have had Greg’s parents in town. We are thrilled that they came because it is a rare occurence. We usually travel there, so most of our lives here are foreign concepts to them. They came to church yesterday to hear Greg speak–and this was a really big deal. WeContinue reading “Total.”
Discontent anyone?
I am plugging along in “Respectable Sins” by Jerry Bridges, and I have reached the chapter on discontentment. Whoa. I also have read chapters on anxiety and frustration…yeah, I have had opportunity and experience in practicing all three of these acceptable sins. I could say that I am an expert at them, and that makesContinue reading “Discontent anyone?”
The Art of Coming Alive 