With each year that passes, I hate the idea of making New Year's resolutions. I guess I just hate setting myself up for failure. Because let's face it, nobody actually keeps those for more than a few weeks. I have tried the whole "word of the year" thing, but that wasn't much better than resolutions. I believe that God speaks through people, and when I see/hear the same message repetitively, I take notice. These are just a few that popped in my mind. Some others may include your children, your spouse, hobbies, etc. What is the definition of idolatry? We usually define "idolatry" as making anything in your life more important than God. However, the best definition I have ever heard for idolatry is "making a good thing an ultimate thing." Created things are ALL good things (Genesis 1:12), but when we treat created things as ultimate- something that makes life worth living- then it's an idol. The real problem with idolatry- even in ancient t...
Happy Monday, friends! We have had such a fun weekend here on the homestead. Everything is supposed to be back to normal this week, but now winter weather is in the forecast. It is definitely not my favorite (I'm a summer girlie at heart). Anyhow, I promised a post about the Prayer Board Party I attended on Friday night, so here it goes! Ellie Kate and Makena were doing their boards on the island My mom even found Wrenley a little purple board with kitty stickers. Me and Makena were excited to get started! Eli, Wrenley, and Carlie Wrenley wanted to show off her mommy's board while I showed mine. Ellie Kate, Wrenley, and Makena The whole crew! The party was so fun and a little chaotic. My sister was supposed to come with Ellie Kate, but she had a kidney stone and had to go home. My mom didn't get to do her board with us because a cute little toddler kept having meltdowns! Eli and Ellie Kate came from the Sonic movie and since Jamie had to leave them for my mom to pick up, ...