Paige Barnes

The wonders of creation never cease to amaze me. Last night we had a rough night in the weather department. It thundered and rained like the flood was coming and there was lightening. This is always an interesting experience for us since we have about 50 pine trees in our yard. No joke - we counted them one day. So the rain and wind were pounding and then Big Red had a nightmare and slept the rest of the night with us. Then the electricity went out right as we were getting ready. So we were a bit frazzled this morning to say the least. However in the midst of all of this craziness, the brown dove that just build a nest right outside our bathroom was still there this morning. There she was, sitting on her nest, so still and calm. So while everyone else in town was running around crazy without power (or Internet, but that's another story), there she sat knowing she was taken care of by her Creator. So later in the day, my 6-year old taught me how to program the VCR. I am sti...

So much has happened in the past few weeks that I haven't even had time to write about it all. First, there was a birthday weekend for Big Red's 6 th birthday. We went up to Nashville to The Rainforest Cafe because he loves to eat there. I thought he was going to crawl under the table when they came out with the cake singing "Happy Birthday" but he looked at me and said, "I'm good mama". 6 years old - he's so grown up. I told him the other day that I loved him even when he was bald and toothless. He didn't have much hair on his precious head for the longest, but his eyebrows were flaming orange. I mean they almost glowed in the dark. It was the most amazing thing to me and Cole for he was ours and we loved him so. We still go nuts over that kid. I can't imagine our life without him. Then there was Senior Recognition Sunday at our church. I am a youth minister and I love what I do. However, this time of year is quite sad. We mus...

Well, just a few minutes after I published my previous post, my dad called...to wish me a happy birthday. God is so ever-present and near. I love you Lord, oh so much. ~Paige

I am sitting here today in the house alone. That doesn't happen much for me, and most times I don't know what to do with myself. Today I have been catching up on some housework. The boys and I are going out of town this weekend so I can sing at a ladies conference tomorrow. I am looking forward to it. I really enjoy getting to use the voice God gave me to praise Him! Well, yesterday was my birthday. My mom was the first one to wish me Happy Birthday. Of course, my birthday is a day filled with memories for her. The day followed with well wishes from my sweet boys and brother and sister and friends. It was a good day. But my dad never called. I am 28 years old and you would think that after all these years, it wouldn't break my heart for my dad to forget my birthday. He's done it before. Still, it hurts. Some days i wish so bad that my family (parents and siblings) weren't broken. What happened along the way? I am listening to the song "I Know...

Well, today is my birthday. Ever since I was like 13 I've always woken up on my birthday hoping to feel that "thing" that makes you older. I've since learned that you never really feel that special feeling. I absolutely love birthdays and parties and celebrations. When I was younger we never made a huge deal about birthdays. My mom always made us feel special, and I know she worked hard to get us gifts. Still, for some reason, I always wanted someone to throw me this huge, grandiose surprise party. I'm sure that makes me somewhat narcissistic or selfish or something. I'll have to talk to Jesus about that one! But, alas, I live in a house of boys who would rather crawl under a rock than have anybody make a big deal out of them and they aren't the party throwing type. I even think I'd want it "Wizard of Oz" themed. Isn't that crazy? Maybe one day, my grandchildren will throw me a surprise party and I'll still have some teeth to eat the...

Good morning dear friends. I am just getting this blog thing going, so thank you for bearing with me as I begin to get things posted on here more frequently. My sweet hubby was asking me about G.L.O.W. the other day. I said, "It means Girls Living on the Word of God". He responded in his typical fashion, "wouldn't that make it G.L.O.W.O.G? I then had to explain to him what the GLOW means, to which he looked at me with that look he gets when I am being all girly and talking about shoes, make-up, or Beth Moore. (He is the greatest and I do love him)! So, I ask you how much time you are spending in God's Word? I am in the ministry and also taking some religion classes at a local college here, so at any given time I am reading the Bible to prepare a lesson or for a class. That is all well and good, but what am I allowing God to speak to me through that reading? I read it so much to then take what I've read and pour it out for others. While I would rather be busy...

Hello everyone! I am starting a new blog. I haven't written in quite a while, but I hope to be able to keep this updated pretty regularly with some random thoughts about life, love, mommyhood , and God. Be sure to check back soon as I am still working on really putting the site together. Blessings, ~Paige