I can’t remember where I was recently (this is why I have to write everything down!) but I was encouraged as a parent to see my children as little disciples for the kingdom of God. It’s coming back to me, I’m pretty sure it was at church! :) It’s easy to think of them as just kiddos now and that…
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Whatever you’re praying for, Whatever you’re going through, Whatever you’re unsure about, Whatever direction you are seeking, Whatever answer you are waiting for, sweet ones, God’s got this. You are not alone on this journey. I know when we are in that praying mode, going through something, feeling uncertain, looking for direction and answers, it’s easy to feel alone in…
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We are about midway through 2018, and many of you are in your summer groove. With three growing boys, summer groove in the Marr household looks like Legos, Power Rangers, Hot Wheels, catching lizards, feeding lizards, watching lizards, staying cool in the pool, doggie walks, bike rides, staying up later than usual, Ranger games on in the background, along with…
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There’s a story I tell in Dreaming with God when one of my bible study leaders reminded me to be gentle on myself when I was in a particularly busy season of motherhood. I had just had my third baby, and my other two sons were about 2 and 5. I was a busy mama and a little sleep-deprived. I…
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The 4th of July has become one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. It’s a sweet time to be with my family and to celebrate the freedom that we have in our country. It’s a time to pause and remember the incredible heroes of the present and past who have done everything they can to secure our freedom. It’s a…
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I hope you’re enjoying your summer, sweet ones! Summer is a time to slow our pace, enjoy God’s creation, and to hopefully give our hearts a bit more space to rest, dream, imagine, and play. For some of us, summer stays busy, but just knowing that it’s indeed summer seems to help us slow our pace a bit. Popsicles, swimming, summer…
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