by Mary Carver | Oct 24, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
Normally, I am really good with names and faces. But the brain is a funny thing. A few weeks ago I spoke at a women’s conference in St. Louis. A few minutes before my last session began, I noticed a woman walk in the room and sit in the front row. Immediately I...
by Mary Carver | Oct 23, 2012 | My Life
You know how they say to never change your hairstyle in the midst of emotional turmoil? Well, they should also tell you to never get a haircut four days before going to a conference. Or after enduring a few big changes in your life. Unless, you know, big changes...
by Mary Carver | Oct 21, 2012 | Faith Life
Scripture makes it so clear that being a perfectionist, placing faith in our own abilities or strength, is foolish. I love that! I’m thankful for the straightforward truth that reminds me I can’t possibly be perfect, because nobody is perfect. Indeed,...
by Mary Carver | Oct 19, 2012 | Home Life
This is not a photo of my own DVD collection. My collection includes a lot more Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and chick flicks. And, *sigh*, Rocky movies. Photo credit: ToastyKen. I don’t remember how it came up. What could we have been discussing that would have led...
by Mary Carver | Oct 18, 2012 | Home Life
Last weekend’s birthday party was small and simple, but it still trashed my house. And it came just a week after we returned home from vacation. So it should have come as no surprise Monday morning when I started to make Annalyn’s lunch and realized we had...
