thought-provoking Thursdays

If You Ever Try to Impress…

by SomeGirl on February 15, 2012 · 8 comments

I read this verse in a new-to-me translation yesterday and it has burned deep into my soul… Philippians 2:3 NLT Don’t be selfish; Don’t try to impress others. Be humble, Thinking of others as better than yourselves. ………… Don’t try to impress others… how counter-cultural is that?! And yet it’s a command from scripture – [...]

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Go Ahead… Celebrate!

by SomeGirl on February 9, 2012 · 10 comments

  Have you done something you are so proud of? Have you worked hard and seen the results pay off? If so, celebrate!   It’s good to be thankful for the talents and abilities that God has given you. He has created you to do good things… rejoice in that! (But don’t let it get [...]

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Don’t miss this…   Because of this…   They grow up way too fast…   And you can’t get the time back.   Something important to think about…    

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He’s been there and understands…

by SomeGirl on January 25, 2012 · 14 comments

Driving along on our way to therapy, my oldest one took out his Action Bible (a super cool kid’s Bible with comic book-like illustrations) and browsed around a bit, asking a plethora of questions (he was reading about the trial and crucifixion of Christ).   One of his questions really made me think… “Why didn’t [...]

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Change of Plans (thought-provoking Thursday)

by SomeGirl on January 19, 2012 · 19 comments

My husband and I were scheduled to fly out of DFW for NYC today to spend the weekend in the Big Apple celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary. Then our littlest one came down with the same 5-day virus our oldest one had last week. Poor little guy feels miserable. (Not even a virus can keep [...]

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Love in Action… A Gift.

by SomeGirl on January 11, 2012 · 12 comments

(Fraddling – Love in Action) a treat for myself while grocery shopping dodgeball with the boys a message of love candlelit dinners getting creative with gluten, dairy, soy free treats impromptu art time hot tea and a little time alone a creative outlet (instagram) kiwi for chocolate covered kiwi popsicles…. mmmm taking care of our [...]

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