What is God asking of me? Maybelle Crabtree here. So it’s the end of November and I’m looking back at the events of this year. This year has been difficult for me; not for anything in particular, just difficult. My word for this year was “forward” and I have not lived that word very well. Maybe I’m just in the deepest part of my grieving process. At times, I feel even more … [Read more...] about What is God Asking of Me?
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I Hate You, Mommy!
Maybelle Crabtree here. “I hate you, Mommy!” I remember the first time my son, Matthew, said those words to me. He sat on the couch, legs crisscrossed. His arms folded across each other. His eyes glared at me. He said the words slowly, emphasizing each word. I was in the kitchen washing dishes. My reply was calm and nonchalant. “Well, I guess I’m doing my job right then.” I … [Read more...] about I Hate You, Mommy!
A Third Child? Why Me God?
Maybelle Crabtree here. Why did God gave me a third child? That's a question I have often contemplated. Back then we were a happy family of four. Tom and I produced our replacements – one boy and one girl. We felt fortunate and blessed to have conceived two babies which was two more than I thought I would have. According to Doctors... My appendix ruptured during my … [Read more...] about A Third Child? Why Me God?
Love is the Most Important Element of the FOTS?
Love is the first element mentioned in the Fruit of the Spirit (Click here for FOTS post). Why is that? Why did Paul the Apostle mention it first? My answer: it is. Paul states that in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, we have nothing and are nothing without love. In the King James version of the Holy Bible which I grew up with, the word used is "charity." But no matter which word you use, … [Read more...] about Love is the Most Important Element of the FOTS?
I Love You All the Same But Different
“You love the girls more than me!” “Admit it! Holly’s your favorite cause she’s the baby!” “You never help me with my homework.” “Matthew’s the favorite because he’s the oldest and only boy.” “You never let me do that!” Unless you have only one child, you have heard it in one form or another. You have a “favorite” child because (fill in the blank). You “love” one … [Read more...] about I Love You All the Same But Different