by Mary Carver | Oct 11, 2012 | Family Life, friendship
The other day I got a text message from a friend. She needed someone to watch her daughter later that day for a couple hours, and she wondered if I could help her out. I was so excited to get that message – and to say yes. Was I excited because I love...
by Mary Carver | Oct 10, 2012 | Family Life, parenting
Tonight at dinner, Annalyn grabbed my arm and sighed. “What?” I asked, oh so patiently. “I just love you so much,” she said. And just this afternoon, she squealed and hugged me and declared me, once again, “the BEST mommy EVER!”...
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,...
