No Ears

Mark 16:15 "And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.'"

This is our new memory verse for the week. Each morning we read Scripture and go over all of our memory work. We are using this memory system. In a month's time we review all Scriptures we have memorized. It is a great tool.

My littlest one didn't quite understand our verse.

"Inger":

"But, Mommy, creatures can't understand and talk!"

As I explained to her what creatures meant, I was reminded of the verse that exhorts us to praise God and speak forth His Word, and when we don't, even the rocks and creation will cry out.

That even flabbergasted her more.

Open our mouths, Lord.

Dirty Rocks on a Clean Towel

As I was preparing dinner one night this week, I noticed two very ugly, dirty rocks sitting on my clean dish towel next to my clean dishes. Quickly and quietly I moved to take care of eliminating these chunks of cement. Dare anyone see me?? Then I stopped and realized the profound thought in why they were sitting there on my towel. My beautiful almost 4 year old had washed these and put them to dry. She thought they were the most beautiful things in the world. It struck me that this is a great picture of the importance of viewing life in a positive light. Can I find the beauty in the ashes??? Sometimes it takes digging until my hands are calloused and bruised, but Lord help me to endure.