by Sami | Dec 31, 2011 | Devotions, Faith, Faith in Action, Family
I’ve been getting asked about our Family Prayer Shield a lot lately, so I thought it only fitting to share about what it is, how it got started and how we’ve refined it over the years. I first learned about having a prayer shield from one of my mentors and...
by Sami | Dec 29, 2011 | Christian Living, Devotions, Faith
We are in the midst of a revolution. To say that 2011 was interesting for our family would be an understatement: we started a new business, struggled with our health, traveled to new places, stretched our finances, and refined our marriage. While I wouldn’t...
by Sami | Dec 27, 2011 | Devotions, Faith, Faith in Action, Forgiveness
There’s a level of familiarity we have with close friends and family that’s comforting, but can also backfire on us. I’ve come to observe that my 7 year old, while almost always polite, is often much more thoughtful when speaking to her teachers and...
by Sami | Dec 12, 2011 | Devotions, Faith, Love
I felt God asking me just now, “Am I enough”? As I stepped out of the shower this morning, I discovered this photo in the trash. Last night I had to cut out a picture of my kids to put on an ornament for school. Granted I was the one who had done the dirty...
by Sami | Dec 6, 2011 | Devotions, Faith, Joy
I’m trying something new. It’s called the Pure Joy Project. I created it. Will you join me? I should stop right there. After all, it’s when I keep talking that I get myself in trouble! I’ll admit it: I’m a cynical person. I could blame it...
by Sami | Nov 21, 2011 | Busyness, Devotions, Faith
Many of us will pull ourselves up to a table to feast on turkey and all the trimmings this week…and some of us more than once! But have you ever paused to think what exactly you’re feasting on? Not necessarily on Thanksgiving, but on a regular basis? For...
