by Mary Carver | Oct 9, 2012 | Faith Life
The Sunday after we left our church plant, we returned to our previous church home. We immediately began trying out Sunday school classes, looking for a new way to get involved, a new fit, a new family. Soon after, we met with one of the pastors to talk about why...
by Mary Carver | Oct 8, 2012 | Books, Movies & TV
I know, I know, the Carly Rae Jepsen hit from this summer is So. Darned. Catchy! So, YOU’RE WELCOME for getting it stuck in your head. But have you ever really listened to those lyrics you find yourself repeating in the shower? Besides the fact that saying,...
by Mary Carver | Oct 7, 2012 | Faith Life
Hebrews 10:14 tells us that, “For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” In other words we don’t have to keep striving for perfect. By sacrificing His son, Jesus, God has made all believers perfect. Like he said,...
by Mary Carver | Oct 6, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
In my imaginary world (where I don’t have to give up on perfect because it’s so attainable and all?), I planned ahead. I didn’t procrastinate at all. I jumped into draft mode months ago and had polished posts ready to publish days before leaving town...
by Mary Carver | Oct 5, 2012 | Faith Life
When I left my house last Friday morning, I had packed my husband, my daughter and myself for more than a week. I managed to get all of our shoes, underwear and toilet articles in the car and only forgot a few things. Unfortunately, one of those forgotten items was my...
