WELCOME to my blog!
This has become my place of cyber-rest. I can share with you my thoughts about certain scriptures or things that the Lord has taught me or is teaching me now.
About 12 years ago I knew that the Lord wanted me to minister to moms, but I was drowning in my own life as a mother. I had 5 kids under five and felt like I was barely surviving. I tried to read the Bible and pray, but was always interrupted. I knew I was spiritually dehydrated, but couldn’t seem to re-hydrate myself.
Now, fast forward 12 years and I have 10 kids now. I don’t have anymore time than I did 12 years ago, but I have learned ways to make that time with my Lord. He has used 1 Peter 2:5 to remind me that he wants to use me to build my kids into the godly men and women he plans for them to become. He can’t use me as well if I do not know Him as deeply I as I could.
Many of my posts are my thoughts on how you can still have time with the Lord even with so many little ones at your feet. Some of them are about my relationship with my husband and what the Lord has taught me about becoming a biblical woman to Scott. I am still learning so much about that. I have a fantastic husband. We have been married almost 19 years and I am so blessed to have him. He puts up with so much! 
Living Stones is my opportunity to encourage you in your Biblical role as a wife and mother. It is so hard to live our lives according to God’s Word when our society is going the opposite direction. But it is possible. My prayer is that you will feel encouraged and rejuvenated by the words the Lord has given me. I write for myself, I just let you read it. I have not learned it all or know it all. I am still learning just like you. I make big mistakes everyday with my kids and my husband. But as long as I seek my Lord Jesus and ask for his forgiveness he blesses me with grace and mercy to start all over again tomorrow!
Rebuilt to His Glory!
Dana Bailey
February 2, 2007 at 7:29 am
Hey, I just saw the link to the Living Stones blog on your family blog, Dana! How exciting! I was sad to miss the conference last year, so perhaps I can glean some wisdom from the blog.
February 16, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Dana- I am inspired by your initiative on two accounts. I, too have a passion for encouraging moms in the way of Jesus! I have been active in the Motherwise ministry doing just that. I am also of the same mindset as you that documenting and journalling my God stories are so important–I just haven’t made the time as yet to do it! So you have inspird the writer in me. Found out about your blog in MOMYS or Quiverful. Jen
April 1, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Hi, Dana,
What a beautiful family you have. I am thankful for your very encouraging articles. Mom’s have such a significant role to play in the lives of their children. When they are being drained daily, it is wonderful to have blogs like yours to fill themselves up–spiritually and emotionally—and to know they are not alone. God’s grace to you as you continue to walk this road with Him. I am just beginning to write on my own blog, but between writing on other projects, taking care of my family and life, I am quite slow at getting new material. It is godowndancing.blogspot.com if you ever want to visit. Many blessings to you!
April 2, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Thank you for your willingness to obey God in this whole adventure–both the mothering part and the ministry part. I have also recently surrendered to God’s call to encourage women, especially mothers. I am scared to death to even own to it yet–as I still have very young children and massive doubts about what I have to offer anyone. Yet as I obey each day and see Him work in women’s lives, it is slowly sinking in that it is WHAT HE HAS TO SAY, not me. So I am committed to obey. It takes some courage and faith to do what you’re doing, and I am encouraged further by seeing your site–both in my mothering and in ministry. Thank you!
Blessings to you!
Deanna Taylor
April 8, 2007 at 6:51 pm
Hey Dana,
Thanks again for your website. I just had time to read about finding time for God in your busy day. What a blessing! You get it!! Now I have no excuse!!:) Anyway, thank you for sharing your heart so openly. I think this is the only true way God can use us and our lives to minister to others. I have struggled with depression since Patrick was a baby and I totally agree with you about Satan using that to pull us far away from God. I praise God that His power in us is victorious over the lies of Satan. Choices-you are so right. Everyday, every minute, I have the choice to listen and give in to those lies, or submit to His best choice and relish in his comfort and love.
I would be interested in any other articles or writings you have done on depression or along those lines.
Again, thank you for following God’s tugging on your heart. He has used your words today to really comfort me.
Have a blessed evening.
Love,
Laura