Two years. That's how long mom suffered. She passed away on a pretty spring day in April. "I can't decide between Fall or Spring. I love them both." Mom used to say. "She's gone." Two tiny words with the power to cut my heart in half. The only ones I can make out through my sister's sobs. Paul and I drove in silence. I looked … [Read more...]
Focus on Him
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 For years, I worked as a 911 dispatcher. Each call had the potential of a new emergency. It’s a job that sure can get the blood pumping. … [Read more...]
These 5 Truths About Your Husband Will Fill Your Marriage With Grace
When I daydreamed about being married to my Prince Charming, our happily ever after didn’t include disagreements. Who fantasizes about arguing over silly things? If you’d asked me back then what might cause an angry word between “my whole world” and me, I would’ve guessed money. It made sense that finances should take top arguing … [Read more...]
What Our Family Sabbatical Taught Us – 10 Years Later
It's been 10 years. Hard to believe. This week I was on Focus on the Family sharing about the year that changed everything. It was January 2007 when we completed our one year radical sabbatical. What does that mean? It means I was frazzled, exhausted and discouraged. I recognized our family was being held hostage by busyness. We were … [Read more...]
Why Our Kids Don’t Have Free Reign on Netflix
“Mom, can I go on Netflix and watch a movie when you’re gone?” Samuel called me on my cell phone to ask. At the time, just shy of eleven years old, our youngest is pretty responsible. “No, son, wait until I get home. I’ll put a movie on for you.” I was heading out to take Grace, our thirteen year old to youth group and could see her sigh and … [Read more...]
Priceless – The Movie
Are you still wondering what sex-trafficking is all about? Maybe your teenagers have been asking you questions about it. If your family is like ours, we love to use movies to open up dialogue. Sex trafficking is a tough topic to broach with kids, so I recommend making sure they're mature enough to understand. If so, there's a movie out this … [Read more...]
Why I’m NOT Spending Valentine’s Day With Mr. Grey
A large Christian publishing house recently asked women this question: What book influenced you the most this year? Their answer: 50 Shades of Grey. 50 Shades of Grey will be out in theaters this week. Apparently, this book has women all in a tizzy. Weren't we just foaming at the mouth over misunderstood vampires and blood thirsty … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Quit Yelling At Your Kids
Why do I yell so much? Ever wonder that? I have. I come from a long line of big mouths passionate people. I was raised in a home with four kids - you need a verbal edge. Once I became a mom of my own four, well, it seems "extreme yelling" became my Olympic sport. Stop that! Put that away! NO! I said NO! For some reason, I always find … [Read more...]
Hello Canadian MOMS!
I'm buzzing around my home office (organization is not a spiritual gift), and cant' wait to meet you this morning. If you're interested in jumping into my Raising Great Kids - Online Bible Study--don't hesitate. You've only missed one week and we'd LOVE to have you. I've gotta run--time to meet ya'll face to face! … [Read more...]
How To Teach Your Child Respect – In This Political Climate
Like the rest of the free world, I’m disgusted by what’s happening. Our political climate is like watching a bunch of toddlers without naps. I've turned off the TV. Stopped going on Facebook and pretty much anything that allows me to see or hear this insanity. We’ve lost the art of conversation and respect for other peoples views. We're just … [Read more...]
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