Love is patientAs opposed to being hurried and stressed, snippy, nagging, and irritated. and kind;As opposed to being cruel, cutting, … More
Author: tracywatts
Ephesians 6
Tucked into the epistle to the church in Ephesians we find some practical and succinct directives for our parenting. I … More
Prayer for My Daughter
Eternal love, far wiser, deeper, fuller than my own,Cover my girl with yourself.Keep her, Lord, as you would have her,Drive … More
In Acceptance Lieth Peace
I hold great empathy with Jacob who literally (and metaphorically) wrestled with God. What a human endeavor! He was not … More
Thanksgiving Prayer
Thank you, God. For the start of a quiet morning, time just to myself before the rest of the house … More
How to Deal With Strong Feelings
(Not an exhaustive list) Realize that not every feeling comes from God The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately … More
Quiet My Soul
I needed this stretch of quiet,In order to hear my soul.It is too easy to ignoreThe longings and cries of … More
Practicing Patience
Ask any child to get a refreshingly honest answer: it’s hard to practice your patience with others, especially those we … More
Choosing Clothes
I remember the day my little girl came out of her room very proudly wearing a brightly cheerful (yet clashing) … More
On Silent Wings
On silent wings, he cut across my path, majestic in the early morning light. His flight was effortless, his eye … More