Monthly Archives: April 2009

Sanctuary.

Posted on April 30, 2009 by elizabeth

Our bedroom is our sanctuary, a balm in Gilead. It is quiet, peaceful, and clean. The furnishings are simple and we maintain a zero-clutter policy. Instead of knick-knacks, I decorate with fresh flowers and breezes from an open window. For … Continue reading →

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breaking out of the perfectionist mindset.

Posted on April 29, 2009 by elizabeth

Do you ever look at a picture of yourself and only see the flaws? I did. And sometimes still do. Do you ever think you are unworthy of love unless you perform x, y or z? I did. And sometimes … Continue reading →

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Guest Post On Twenty-Two Words.

Posted on April 29, 2009 by elizabeth

Abraham Piper–yep, son of John Piper–asked me to write a guest post for his awesome micro-blog, Twenty-Two Words. It was the MOST DIFFICULT POST I've ever written! I agonized over it. And honestly, what I came up with was so … Continue reading →

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The Betta Fish That Broke Mommy’s Back.

Posted on April 27, 2009 by elizabeth

I'd been avoiding flushing Bubbles down the toilet for several days. There he was–I'm assuming it's a he?–floating belly-up in the fishbowl, a visible reminder of my failure as a pet owner. He might as well have been a flashing … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 8 Comments

How Baseball Taught Me To Enjoy Life.

Posted on April 26, 2009 by elizabeth

I didn't grow up playing organized sports because life was meant to be lived in the rigorous pursuit of holiness. Sports didn't offer anything in the way of eternal rewards, so they were mostly viewed as a waste of time. … Continue reading →

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Pierce Without Words, Part 2.

Posted on April 24, 2009 by elizabeth

{writing this story reminds me what I poor fiction writer I am. it's humbling. my former creative writing professor would give me a B- again. i'd argue with him about it. but he'd be right. anyway, here's part 2. feel … Continue reading →

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10 Random Things About This Week.

Posted on April 23, 2009 by elizabeth

1. I suck at taking care of pets. First, we had to find a new home for Milton and then today, Bubbles the betta fish goes belly up. Nice. 2. I broke my Lenten fast this week. Yep. I fasted … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: An Amazing Grace Earth Day!!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by elizabeth

I hardly know how to write about what happened today. It was one of the craziest, most amazing days I've ever experienced as a Christian. "We can't be afraid," Matt said to me yesterday when I was bemoaning the Earth … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Schmearth Day

Posted on April 21, 2009 by elizabeth

I'm keeping my kids home from school tomorrow. No, we're not playing hooky. We'll be doing actual school work. Because on Earth Day, there's no school work. It's Environmental Indoctrination Day! Last year, one of my sons had to write … Continue reading →

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You’re mean, I’m deleting you as a Webkinz friend!

Posted on April 20, 2009 by elizabeth

And to think I thought I had a few years before I had to deal with my kids being online. My daughter has a friend in real life and on Webkinz. They've added each other's Webkinz pets as friends. How … Continue reading →

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