by Mary Carver | Oct 6, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
The other day I drove a few hours to have lunch with my friend and her kids. Annalyn had the day off school, so I figured why not? and we took a little road trip. To see our friends. And their baby. Did I mention the baby? We might have been mainly there for my...
by Mary Carver | Oct 6, 2015 | friendship, Giving Up on Perfect
A few weeks ago a friend told me about a difficult situation she was facing. It was complicated and hurtful and she wasn’t sure how to handle it. I wasn’t sure, either, even after she shared a bit about what was going on. As we talked, though, she admitted...
by Mary Carver | Oct 5, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Last weekend we went shopping. Both the girls need fall clothes that fit, and a cold front was coming. After we paid for a few coordinating separates (and one lip balm a certain seven-year-old chose in a desperate attempt to spend her allowance within 24 hours of...
by Mary Carver | Oct 4, 2015 | Faith Life
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 This Bible verse is part of a letter written to Timothy from his mentor, and it’s full of advice and encouragement...
by Mary Carver | Oct 3, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect
We’re going to keep it light on the weekends, friends. Because you know me, and every other day of the week will be super serious… Well, maybe not. (Exhibit A: Yesterday’s post was about TV. So.) But really, 31 days is a long time to focus on one...
