I am working with my kids on what we call “heart prayers.” Memorized, routine prayers are fine when just learning to pray or in certain situations. God, however, wants us to share what is in our hearts. So when talking to my kids, we call those “heart prayers.” Anyway, at our church, we have aContinue reading “Answered Heart Prayers”
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So am I crazy?
Today I had an experience that I’ve never had before. I had a psychological exam. That’s right, an interview and 2 written tests to create a psychological profile. It’ll be a few weeks before I know if I’m crazy or not… So why did I have this exam? It’s just one step on the road toContinue reading “So am I crazy?”
Step 4… Again
This past summer I wrote a post about working through Celebrate Recovery Step 4 and my feelings about my husband’s career. I thought I’d worked through things and was on my way to living life without resentment toward the auto racing industry. Well, 1 Corinthians 10:12 says “If you think you are standing firm, be carefulContinue reading “Step 4… Again”
Being Intentional
This is a follow-up to my earlier post “Failure to Thrive.” My little guy saw the doctor today and I am happy to report that he is doing well. He has gained 1 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks and is a little longer too! All the lab work came back normal, so no underlying medicalContinue reading “Being Intentional”
Facing the Wolf
This morning a good friend, at least I call him one of my good friends, read a devotion during our prayer group. The devotion was called “The Good Shepherd.” As he was reading, I remembered the parable of the Lost Sheep and I thought about the sheep as it was caught in the brambles, facingContinue reading “Facing the Wolf”
Rev. Kris Mares 