Sometimes, God gives you great big hugs, just when you need to feel his warmth. This morning, I recieved a precious email from a dear friend. She is someone who always lights up with a smile when I see her. She read my recent entry about the clutter and dirt in our home and decided to encourage me. What a blessing. Thank you, dear friend.

Sometimes I need reminded of the things that are truly important in life. Often, I fall short of those things, but by God's grace, he reminds me and pushes me back onto the right path. So... for today, I think I will remember that teaching the love of Jesus to my children and those around is not done in words alone, but in actions. A clean house is nice, but having an open door is more important.