by Mary Carver | Jul 16, 2013 | Faith Life
Home improvements, parenting and pregnancy have gotten the best of me lately. I mean, really. When I finish the day with skinned knuckles, dirty fingernails and an aching back – and my to-do list was still longer than my patience – I’m just barely...
by Mary Carver | Jul 9, 2013 | Faith Life
I’m a big talker. That’s right. I talk real big. I say things like, “God has called me to do this thing!” and, “If it’s God’s will, I know it will happen!” and even, “This is totally the year my dream is coming true!” Totally. The problem with talking big is that,...
by Mary Carver | Jun 14, 2013 | Faith Life
A couple weeks ago I had a scary-at-the-time health issue come up. And, of course, it didn’t happen in the middle of the day when I could easily call a doctor or in the evening when my husband was home. It happened late at night. Late at night when the...
by Mary Carver | Jun 5, 2013 | Faith Life
Have you ever found yourself carrying too many plates? One of my daughter’s chores is clearing the table after dinner. Lately I’ve noticed her carrying more dishes than is wise, trying to make as few trips between the dining room and kitchen as possible....
by Mary Carver | May 8, 2013 | Faith Life
I remember the phone call so clearly. At a bar with some friends during happy hour, I only answered because it was Smitty. When I told her where I was, she said, “Okay. Well, call me when you get home.” So as I drove home later that evening [completely...
