Archive for the ‘responsibility’ Category

My Little Parrot

Posted: February 15, 2012 by canvasrhapsody in image, obedience, responsibility

One of the greatest gifts the Lord has ever given me was the birth of my daughter. Draydee-Lyn will turn 2 in April and she is now at the age where she has started repeating everything I say or do; my little “parrot.” (If you are a parent you know what stage I am referring [...]

Damage Control

Posted: December 9, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in Leesa, mind, perspective, plan, responsibility

We think we’re clever. We think we know what is best. WE…think we are in control. We try to control our finances, our homes, where we’ll live, where we’ll work. Our goal is to assimilate our lives the way we perceive they should be. The events that take place, of course are all played out [...]

Leaving A Legacy

Posted: November 16, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in James, marriage, My Story, responsibility, testimony

            A couple of weekends ago Callie and I were able to attend Family Life’s “A Weekend to Remember” marriage conference.  It was a wonderful experience for us, and it was a chance to get away from our busy schedules and truly focus on God and each other.  There were ten [...]

A Gift

Posted: October 12, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in Andy, battles, biblical, perspective, relationship, responsibility

Kids are a great source of joy and fulfillment.  The Bible says children are a gift from the Lord (Ps 137:3).    Kids also challenge us and push us to our limits sometimes.  Lately, Jill and I find ourselves telling our kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them.  Often, when I say that, I [...]

Comfort

Posted: February 25, 2009 by canvasrhapsody in comfort, lukewarm, responsibility

A few months ago a good friend of mine found out her husband is not what he said he was. He came home one day and told her he was tired of lying and that he wasn’t a Christian. After 10 years of marriage, 10 years of church going, mission supporting and Sunday School teaching [...]