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 | Nov 14, 2012 | Home Life
Thanks to everyone who joined me for last night’s Facebook chat! If you missed it, don’t worry – we’ll meet up in the same place, at the same time next week. I was looking for an onion. I found one, but I also found a squishy tomato and an...
by Mary Carver | Oct 31, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
So as it turns out, writing a 31-day series is HARD! That’s why, as you may have noticed, I kind of slacked off this past week. (What? You didn’t notice? Then never mind.) Today is the last day of my 31 Days series, and I’m just going to leave you...
by Mary Carver | Oct 24, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
Normally, I am really good with names and faces. But the brain is a funny thing. A few weeks ago I spoke at a women’s conference in St. Louis. A few minutes before my last session began, I noticed a woman walk in the room and sit in the front row. Immediately I...
by Mary Carver | Oct 21, 2012 | Faith Life
Scripture makes it so clear that being a perfectionist, placing faith in our own abilities or strength, is foolish. I love that! I’m thankful for the straightforward truth that reminds me I can’t possibly be perfect, because nobody is perfect. Indeed,...
