Weekly Devotional

Maybe it’s the 5 kids, running Paine Construction, or our little inspirational store, but it seems that time is in short supply right now.

I’ve been asked recently, “How has it been adjusting to 5 little ones?” I'm rocking Finley & the other 4 are chattering happily — but it’s not always this peaceful.

This week was filled heart wrenching reports of global events affecting so many people... but our pastor asked a simple question, “Are there not things we can be thankful for?”

Yesterday evening as I was making dinner, in the hurry of it all, the potatoes started boiling over. I’m sure we’re all too familiar with kitchen messes and juggling multiple things at once, so it wasn’t an abnormal occurrence.

This past week, Erin and I attended the funeral of a very dear friend, Dr. Damon Patterson. He was my mentor, confidant, and prayer partner — a true friend. 

I know love is shown in many different ways, and right now in our lives, we’re still adjusting to having a newborn — which involves many sleepless nights.

It may seem a little funny to you — but would you believe me if I told you I still use a Garmin GPS to tell me where to go?

As I’m sitting here holding our newest little blessing, I’m looking at the clock and realizing it’s 2:00am. I’m sure most moms can relate to getting up throughout the night to feed a newborn.

Most of us like to be challenged at the beginning of a new year, but before you go adding a dozen resolutions to your schedule, let me share with you what God has been dealing with me about.