by Mary Carver | Jan 9, 2013 | Faith Life, Family Life, parenting
I have a friend who often jokes that he eats – and enjoys – every meal like it might be his last. And my mom ingrained in me throughout my childhood to “just try” – in other words, try to use the bathroom every chance you get. Now as...
by Mary Carver | Jan 7, 2013 | Faith Life
“Join me in raising your hands as we worship the Lord.” My eyes darted from one corner of the room to another and then back to my own table. Wondering if I was the only one feeling an increased heartbeat and slight shortness of breath, I nervously freed my hands from...
by Mary Carver | Dec 13, 2012 | Faith Life
Saying goodbye to summer is never hard for me. After all, the advent of fall weather means I can put away my capri pants, flip flops and [let’s be honest] my razor. And it means I can pull out my comfiest sweaters and favorite jeans. That, of course, can be good...
by Mary Carver | Nov 27, 2012 | Faith Life
Holidays and giving seem to go hand in hand. Not because we shouldn’t give all year long. My family does, and I’m sure you do, too. But this time of year does tend to bring out the best in us, and I’m always thankful to learn about ways to give to...
by Mary Carver | Nov 17, 2012 | Faith Life
On the first day of November, I picked up some programs from the printer. After I signed and dated the invoice, the woman helping me said, “Just so you know, it’s the first, not the second.” I looked down at the yellow paper and realized I had, indeed, written the...
