Choosing faith over fear in the everyday...
I began a small series a few weeks ago regarding words that God has highlighted in my heart this year. Kindness has been a word that God has been imprinting on my soul for a few years, so, to be fair, it’s not necessarily a “this year” word. I guess… it’s more of a lifetime word. I admire kind people—I’m… Read More
We never celebrated Santa with our kids at Christmas and there’s a simple reason why…
“I don’t have time for this today!” I breathed out, annoyed by my son’s bad attitude. He had buried his head in the pillow of our sofa and wasn’t budging because of his frustration with our homeschooling day. He also made sure to let me know how “mean” I was being for making him do this worksheet. “Would you please… Read More
I’m honored to be featured this week over at Char’s blog, Trekking Thru the Week. Dear Son, I immediately felt the fiercest love for you from the moment I knew you were real. Indeed, countless hours were spent imagining the curve of your face and what hue of brown or blue your eyes would be. Our greatest hopes for you… Read More
In a world full of ugly how will we teach our children to be decent human beings? It’s the question at the heart of several conversations I’ve been a part of in recent months. With Hollywood’s current events and our tumultuous politics, this has been a recurring topic on social media and in personal conversation. I’ve heard comments such as these:… Read More
Do you know the one place in your life where you are irreplaceable? If you’re a stay-at-home mom like I am, you, no doubt, have been asked the question, “Where do you work?” Here begins the awkward dance. And in the defense of the questioner, I’m pretty sure I’m the one startin’ the two-step. “I’m a stay-at-home mom,” I reply. You… Read More
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