I love being a mom. But, there's been moments,okay, maybe years, where I felt like this person with a thousand colorful dreams no longer existed. I remember thinking, I used to have adult conversations about important things. I used to wear a dress and cute heels. Who is this woman with dark circles under her eyes, in a baggy t shirt and … [Read more...]
Are You Browsing the Internet and Feeling Lonely Again?
I recently did a survey of my readers. I'd never done one before and thought it might help me to know a little more about them. I was surprised with the results. A couple nights ago, I got ready for bed and shared the results with my husband, "One of the questions I asked is, 'What are you struggling with...faith in God, marriage, parenting, … [Read more...]
Our World Is A Rotten Terrible Awful Place
I've talked to friends who shake their head in disbelief and I've overheard quite a few say things like, "This world is becoming a terrible place." Or, "It's not the world I was raised in." Have you been hearing the some of the same things? The news these past few weeks has been incredibly heartbreaking. From the devastating carnage in Orlando … [Read more...]
The One Thing I Do Right With My Kids Every Summer
I'm a spiritual late-bloomer. What that means is this: I met Jesus a little later than most. And, while that's still awesome, it means I wasn't exactly sure how to raise my own kids around Him or how to teach my kids the Bible. Years before, "that book" was kept somewhere in the house, unread and untouched. I knew we had one, everyone had one. I … [Read more...]
Three Things I Do Every January
Christmas decorations are down at our house and almost all put away. Another reminder to me that the new year is here. There's a few things I do every January that makes me feel like I'm getting a new start--a reset on plans and goals. Bible Reading Plan -- This year, Paul and I decided to read through the Bible chronologically. After … [Read more...]
