by Mary Carver | Nov 17, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Today’s post is from my friend, Amanda White. You might know her as @ohamanda – or the author of Truth in the Tinsel: An Advent Experience for Little Hands. In her former life, Amanda was a Children’s Pastor — overseeing, organizing and developing ministry...
by Mary Carver | Nov 10, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
Today all the branches of my local library celebrated its 50th anniversary. We missed the party, thanks to basketball practice and dinner. So I thought I’d write down a few things I love about the library – you know, the virtual version of presenting it...
by Mary Carver | Nov 3, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect
Whew! October went by FAST, you guys. Of course, it always does. With a birthday, an out-of-town conference, a fall break and parent-teacher conference, and a Halloween, our fall calendar is always full. But when you add a 31 Days writing challenge to it? Well,...
by Mary Carver | Oct 27, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
On Sunday a new couple joined our small group. Before we began discussing the night’s topic, we all told them a little bit about ourselves. Each of the women – including me – made sure to clarify our employment status as part of our brief...
by Mary Carver | Oct 20, 2015 | friendship
Note: Keep reading (or scroll down if you must) for a $50 giveaway from DaySpring! Four years ago we decided it was time for us to find a new church home. I am a big, big fan of our not-so-new-now church home, but I do miss my friends from our old church. Sure, we...
