by Mary Carver | May 7, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
For the first four years we lived in our house, we had a bookshelf in our living room. On top of the bookshelf were a couple picture frames and a lamp. I had my books arranged according to color, and the whole thing looked just perfect. Then we had a baby. And that...
by Mary Carver | May 3, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what God is saying to me about a particular problem or situation. And other times, it’s like he’s smacking me in the face. It’s not quite as mean as it sounds. I can be a little dense, so it’s actually...
by Mary Carver | Apr 28, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
When I worked at an ad agency, the office was split into two parts: account services and creative. The account services side of the office was painted in grays and steel blues and was usually quiet enough that you could tell who was walking up behind your cubicle by...
by Mary Carver | Apr 6, 2011 | Faith Life, Giving Up on Perfect
A friend came over the other day and while she was at my house, she used the bathroom. Later, I mentioned that a book I’m reading about cleaning and organizing was making me feel lousy about my own less-than-stellar housekeeping. I was completely shocked when...
by Mary Carver | Apr 4, 2011 | Faith Life
Liz Lemon: Listen up, everyone. I have an announcement to make. As you may have heard, Carol and I broke up last week. Jenna: Hang on. Why do you have a cat? And a fanny pack? And your ponytail! It’s being held up by a chip clip! Liz Lemon: …I am making my...
