by Kim | Apr 8, 2018 | Devotionals
We’ve all heard it said, “When God closes a door, He always opens a window.” It’s true, but it doesn’t change the fact that sometimes that closed door can rip your heart out. The dashed dreams lying in pieces on the floor can feel like...
by Kim | Mar 31, 2018 | Devotionals
Much of what I write about the ten kiddos in my daycare shows their funny, imaginative, creative side. But they occasionally (ok, more than occasionally) show their ornery side as well. (Shocker, I know!) One day last week I was cleaning up the kitchen from the...
by Kim | Mar 25, 2018 | Devotionals
“Heal the wound, but leave the scar, a reminder of how merciful You are.” The first time I heard these words sung, they rubbed me the wrong way. Actually, it went deeper than mere annoyance. I didn’t like them at all. They cracked open the broken...
by Kim | Mar 17, 2018 | Devotionals
My Saturday was NOT going according to my carefully laid-out plans. (And I’m a “planning” kind of girl, as you know if you’ve been following me for awhile.) 🙂 I was hoping to get some housework done, organize all the paperwork for my...
by Kim | Mar 9, 2018 | Devotionals
The story is told of an elderly widow who was eager to serve Christ, though she had little to offer. She prayed for direction, and realized she could use her skill as a pianist to bring blessing to others. She placed this small ad in the Oakland Tribune:...
by Kim | Mar 3, 2018 | Devotionals
One of the biggest challenges I face as a single mom and small business owner is being a confident decision-maker. Yes, I have friends and family with whom to discuss major decisions, but ultimately, the buck stops with me. If I make the wrong choice, I have no one to...
