Worry. It seeps into our minds and twists our very thought process into a jumbled knot that lands right in our stomach. I can pretend like the rest of you–put on a […]
Staring Fear in the Face
I Love You If
Here it comes again. Valentines Day. The day of love and romance and valentines. Only I didn’t marry Valentino. I married a man that grew up with three brothers. Mom was the […]
You Were Created For More
According to Wikipedia, the average life expectancy for those of us living in America is 79 years. Even if you lived as long as Sarah Knauss, who lived to be 119 (she died […]
More Pray
“Out of the mouths of babes.” If you are a pray-er, it is more likely than not that you have had those times when you have prayed and prayed until you didn’t […]
Called to Love
I was not called to this. I didn’t hear a voice, nor did I have a keen intuitive sense that this was going to happen. I did not and still am not […]
Throwing in the Towel is Not an Option
I am a wife. A mom. A nana. Sister, daughter, friend, barber, cook, dishwasher, housecleaner, writer, leader, teacher, baby-sitter– clothes washing, bill paying, record keeping, dog bathing, shopping ninja… And that was […]
The Valley of Decision/Scripture Challenge: Joel
We all face them. Decisions. Some more important, more pressing than others. Some that may seem minor at the time, but can have long-term effects. I don’t know about you, but the day-to-day […]
The Only Thing I’m Collecting is Dust
From teddy bears to teapots, Precious Moments to precious china, this old bird is cleaning her nest and I’m leaving those magpie tendencies in the past. I’m not sure why it happens, […]
Double Nickels
Yep. 55. That’s a slow go if you’re on the highway, and even though I’m racking up the miles, I’m not planning to exit any time soon. But only the Lord knows […]
RAIN/Scripture Challenge: Hosea
“It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man is snoring!” “Rain, rain, go away–come again another day” “Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head” “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down” The […]
The Gift of Forgiveness
Hear me out. Seriously. I know you don’t want to hear it, but it’s for your own good. For my own good. We must forgive. NOTHING— n.o.t.h.i.n.g. can replace the this simple act […]
Favorite Pins Friday: Christmas Edition
I am excited to share how Pinterest helped me prepare my new home for the Christmas season! I really try to use what I already have to decorate, and using new/different printables […]
Four Gifts I Wish I Had Given My Children
It’s right about now that many of you shoppers out there are thinking one of two things: ONE: “I really, really, really NEED to get started on my Christmas shopping!” or, TWO: […]
Shine
Angels and tinsel and tree tops and lights and sparkling, glittering gold and silver. But nothing shines brighter than the joy on their faces. I love giving gifts. The most heart-warming, rewarding […]
Momentary Thankfulness
Sure. I want to live a life that is grateful. I want to dwell on the good. And I definitely prefer to camp in the “out of the woods” zone. But sometimes […]
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