Author Archives: admin Tonight I took part in the Jewish custom of Seder…the Passover dinner. And might I just say—it was one of the most symbolic and profound meals I have ever had! It was put on my Light of Messiah Ministries whose founders are also friends of our family. How powerful a Seder is when the Messiah […]  Will you all join me in participating in this REALLY FUN raffle and helping this family bring their baby home! You can see the full details and purchase your $10 chance to win here: http://embracingtheleastofthese.blogspot.com/ Here’s the run down… See all these shirts and the beautiful pendant? … They can be yours. ALL OF THEM […] Ok, so, I’m a dork. I went to the site you said to go over to and read everything…but I can’t figure out how to donate?!?! I’m sorry…my eyes have been looking at this silly computer too much today I guess. HELP! I want to help. Thanks Andrea!!! You are the best. Asher..on the upper left hand side bar is a “buy now” button and you can choose how many times you want to enter…Thanks for your heart to help. Bahahaha! HOW DID I MISS THAT?? Thanks ladies!  that my love langage is not normal. Therefore, Gary Chapman chose not to put mine in his book. Shame on him;)! One of my VBFFs just picked me up—took me downtown and ministered to my soul… Seriously. Minister. To. My. Soul. Ikea sweet rolls. I got a pack of 6. There are now 4 left […] i’m right there with ya…you’re so speaking my language too…love me some sweet rolls 🙂 kj So funny! I am glad you had some fun time tonight. You think you could run some of those to our house? Maybe next time 🙂 Blessings, Now I am curious ~ will have to swing into my Ikea and get a box. Got my 147 Million Orphan necklace today. YAY! Can’t wait to sport that around with my Wiphan Tee. Sounds like my kinda night! Glad you had such a fun time and have been blessed with such a dear friend. Enjoy your sweet rolls and your weekend! Okay, here’s the deal….. I send you e-mail and pretty comments and you send me sweet rolls! 🙂 LOL I have NEVER been to an Ikea…. don’t even know where I’d find one! But I’m willing to travel for sweet rolls. 🙂 You are so funny. I haven’t seen those at the Ikea in Hong Kong. And for a girl who hasn’t had any sweets during her first lent … they look and sound amazing! My love language could be changing! Girl, we are such kindred spirits! One can never begin the sure-to-be-exhausting adventure through Ikea without first dropping $1.50 for a drink and sweet roll in the downstairs cafe. Yes, yes, I am quite sure we are going to be dear friends once we finallllllly meet! 🙂 joy!  {PLEASE TURN OFF MUSIC ABOVE BEFORE WATCHING VIDEO} Just wanted to share another sweet African ministry with you. THIS IS REAL. THIS is happening today. What if I made my spring break and summer planning more about things like this than anything else? What if we spent our lives fighting for the children who no […] OMG! I love that ministry! I just shared it last week again with someone. And I shared it with my pastor’s wife on Monday at revival! She just couldn’t believe that such things still happen in our world. That’s where we come in! Making sure as many people know that we can tell! Someone called me ‘weird’ just last week. I’m okay with that. God made me ‘weird’ with a purpose and a plan! Following Him wherever He may lead me! Much love to you girlfriend! From one crazy woman to another! ♥ you are the best kind of crazy…crazy in love with god and his glory. love the drawn from water ministry. Thank you for posting that! I have people think I’m crazy much of the time, but that’s okay. I think sometimes people feel uncomfortable when reminded of the world outside of our country. What a really great post! You sure are sharing the heart of GOD here :))  Looking back on my first pregnancy almost 6 years ago—I remember being overwhelmed…would I know what to do…would I mess them up?! How would I ever get them on a schedule? And what was a schedule anyway?! This mommy is definitely still learning. But 6 years and 3 kids later I definitely see things differently—wish I knew […] We had a scheduled “Quiet Time” for both kids until they went to all-day school (1st grade). We even used it during a long road trip in the mid-west one summer. They grew up knowing that Quiet Time meant quiet regardless where their bodies were. They need time to think and read and hopefully, as they grow into teens, young adults, adults, they will continue Quiet Time on their own and turn it into prayer, reading the Bible, thinking, goal setting, regrouping, resting. That has been my own “did right” for my family. =) i love the way you share truth….about everything! and especially here about parenting. you do it with such grace and with no judgement. yet you share REAL truth and great practical ideas! thanks! i agree…the Word has all we need to know to be the mom God wants us to be! there are lots of good books out there…but the Word is the BEST one! and the one we should go to when we’re really at the end of our ropes! your children are blessed to call you their mom! I love this post…your are so right….so many books! Read THE BOOK! How true…our souls long for answers and quick fixes….going to the One is what we need to do and he will guide us as parents! He promises to! Hi andrea, i’ve just found your delightful blog; thanks for the great words you share. I am struggling with how to do meaningful devotions with our kids (5.5, 3.5, 1.5). We are just reading a devo book for kids (maybe a little too old for them), but I feel like we could do more. When you use the felt board, is that each night, with the bible story? Have you taught them a way to pray? i.e. one sentence thank you prayer/one sentence request prayer? Do you require the baby to be with you all too? Ours gets very noisy. With memory verses, what do you mean you teach one that you happen to be dealing with at that time? How do you teach them anyway? Thanks so very much Great post, thanks for sharing your heart! So many of those books stressed me out so bad! Cryin it out? Really? That sooo did not work for me. 15 minutes was my breaking point. I did have a book that had a few ideas that helped me get my boy on schedule, but most of it I disregarded. The thing that worked bet for me is watching my son for one week, writing down his natural schedule…when he would start rubbing his eyes, when his cranky times were, when he at…and I started to notice a pattern! Now, he goes down for a nap at the same time everyday. Noon hits and I ask him if he’s ready for bed and HE walks to his room, turns on his fan and asks me to put him in his crib! Okie dokie! Easy enough….I agree…it really is easy just don’t read too much into all the overwhelming advice you get. …of course this is coming from a mom of one…I’m sure I have a lot to learn still. |
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Andrea…so glad you are going to share. I have been particulary drawn to Seder this year for some reason. Can’t wait to hear!
Anxious to hear all about it! Can’t wait. One of our favorite Easter stories is http://www.amazon.com/Very-First-Easter-Paul-Maier/dp/B002YNS332/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269733281&sr=8-1 Sorry, I don’t know how to ‘link’ in comments but cut and paste the html. 🙂