Shown Mercy

This morning I am working to sing truth over my heart and mind.  I have found myself back in the town of Struggleville processing through pain and disappointment as a mom.  This morning I am grateful that my identity is not wrapped up in my child(ren)'s successes or failures.  This Resurrection weekend I am reminded of Christ Jesus' work on the cross and rejoice over the reality that I am set free from anything I (or my children) do because of the work that Christ has done…  Lord, make my heart believe... "My heart is steadfast, O God!  I will sing and make melody with all my being!…  For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.  Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!  Let your glory be over all the earth!  That your beloved ones may be delivered, give salvation by your right hand and answer me!" ~Psalm 108:1, 4-6 Yes, Lord, I am grateful for Your grace and love… strengthen m...

A downpour of pictures from this past week... Prayer Event at the Halifax Mall at the capital in Raleigh... Rehearsing for leading worship... NC Embrace Women's Leadership Training held at SEBTS  on Serving as Designed ...  Grateful to have had John Crosland, David & Katie Cox help lead...  Saturday morning soccer games...  Followed by a lunch splurge at On the Border...  "Victoria, you have a chip on your shoulder!"  Says observant older sister...  "This woc-uh-mo-lee is so good!"  Home from overnight with his best bud, Caleb….  Tag team preaching through the delirium of jet lag and a week teaching in Ukraine...  Wedding bells for this dear couple...  Imago Dei elders huddled for prayer over the lovely couple...  Enamored girls...  Mabry, the adorable flower...