It’s Sunday night and I’m sitting on my bed overwhelmed. For starters, I hate clutter and moving boxes, shoes, clothes all of it is scattered about every inch of my bedroom floor. My kids had colds this week, my husband has had a crazy work schedule and we are having to move out of ourContinue reading “Shalom”
Author Archives: Emily Rodewald
I wish I had Known Sooner
It was rodeo time in my hometown this weekend. The boys and I drove in for a quick visit and to see the brave cowboys ride wild bulls and horses and all the other rodeo festivities. Rodeo weekend always brings back wonderful memories. I loved seeing my sister’s and my kiddos sitting on the arenaContinue reading “I wish I had Known Sooner”
Peace Be Still
Peace Be Still Elizabeth Milligan Two years ago, my family embarked on a cruise in the Gulf. It was a wonderful week without a care in the world. Our vacation was so full of adventure and relaxation; I’ll never forget those precious moments we shared as a family. The view from our cabin was breathtaking,Continue reading “Peace Be Still”
There is Always Hope
There is always hope….. I wrote this statement on my computer four days ago and just left it there. Four words that have given me peace in any and every circumstance. I thought about just writing these four words for you today, because there is not much more that needs to be added to suchContinue reading “There is Always Hope”
36
Today, I turned 36 years old. I am a dreamer and reflector, so what better day to dream and reflect, then my birthday. Driving down the road I sat and pondered things of this last year. Something I’m grateful for, something I’ve learned, and a few things that need attention as I grow and tryContinue reading “36”
Quick to Hear
It was a late night coming home this evening. Our family was all gathered around the kitchen, and I found myself saying, “go brush your teeth. Why are you eating pizza, it is 10:00? George and Oliver, did you brush your teeth?” After speaking, I realized that no one was listening to me! My husbandContinue reading “Quick to Hear”
Faith..Increase..Change
This week I heard the Lord say He was going to give an increase of Faith to His people. Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Basically, we hear the good news about Christ, and our faith is strengthened. These last two weeks, I have had toContinue reading “Faith..Increase..Change”
Who am I?
“Oliver, you’re a poo poo butt,” George yelled at his younger brother. Oliver whipped his head around and with a stern voice said, “no I am not!” A few seconds go by and I realized that Oliver was happy as a clam playing with his garbage truck and back to making all the sound effects.Continue reading “Who am I?”
The Sands are Shifting
Throughout the week, I pray, think, and I ponder, “what will I write next Monday?” God has been so faithful to give me ideas and different thoughts to write on, but today looks different. Today, I felt the Lord prompt me to write about what is on His heart. As I was praying and seekingContinue reading “The Sands are Shifting”
Qualified
the unqualified mother.
Emily Rodewald 