by Mary Carver | Jan 11, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
Sometimes God talks to me. I’m not saying He calls my cell phone or writes big puffy letters across the sky (or on my Facebook wall). But every once in a while, He whispers into my heart. More often than I’d like to admit, though, I simply ignore those...
by Mary Carver | Jan 10, 2012 | Faith Life, Giving Up on Perfect
This time last year, I cracked open a new journal and turned the page in a new calendar. I opened documents and drafted posts and wrote lists with new pens in pretty colors. Of course I did. How else would I capture my resolutions for the new year? Sometimes,...
by Mary Carver | Jan 8, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
Several months ago I decided to make chicken enchiladas but I fancied them up with lots of veggies and a new recipe. Those enchiladas were pretty good, but for a regular dinner on a regular night, I prefer something a bit simpler. I have a chicken enchilada recipe...
by Mary Carver | Jan 6, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
Last year’s Christmas was so much fun. At three years old Annalyn finally understood the fun parts of Christmas, making cute crafts and opening every present with uncontrollable glee. This year, though? This year was different. Don’t get me wrong! It...
by Mary Carver | Jan 3, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
About a year ago the former buffet-turned-thrift store a mile down the road opened as a new restaurant. Its bright sign announced it as “Buck’s: KC’s Original BBQ & Italian Restaurant.” The establishment’s mascot-slash-logo is an...
