Every now and then we have one of those moments that just slap us in the face. Sitting in church today, I had one of those that just knock you down. Jared was finishing his message (a powerful one at that!) and a video of the crucifixion was playing. This time is was about Mary and her love for her son - the pain she felt watching what they were doing to the child she had loved so deeply. I watched the pain in her eyes as Jared was telling us what we had to do for our own families and it was like a meteor slamming down on me. Do I love HIM enough to make that same sacrifice? It's easy to say, of course I do, but it's another thing all together to mean it. In my heart of hearts I know that I would probably grab every sword and spear I could lay hands on and fight to the absolute death to protect my child. I truthfully can't even go there in my mind. But as I listened to Jared and watched Mary, I realized that they are HIS and were HIS long before he gave them to me to raise. If I am to lead them in a way that is true to HIM and my given purpose, then I have to be like Mary. I am thankful that He has never asked that same sacrifice from me and I pray that is always the case. But given that, I also pray that I will continue to grow in my love and absolute devotion to him - so that I do just what Mary did - and what our Father did for each of us. I lay it ALL down at your feet Lord, help me to raise my children in a way that they also give their ALL to YOU. 

Staining Oak Cabinets an Espresso Finish {FAQ’s}

This is such a cool idea and turned out beautifully!  We are in the process of getting our house ready to list and will be doing this to the kitchen and baths!  I'll post pics after it's finished!  Check it out!




Staining Oak Cabinets an Espresso Finish {FAQ’s}

Bishop House Project - ALMOST there!!!!! Please watch and share!

Reward Volunteers™ — A volunteering app for iPhone and web

Check it out and help make a difference!
Reward Volunteers™ — A volunteering app for iPhone and web

Bishop House Project