Philippians 4:5 I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but something was off at our home. The kids were constantly bickering with each other. My husband and I were short with our words. No one was being outright rude, but no one was being gentle either. And my spirit had had enough! I realized …
It’s only the second week of January and it’s already hard to keep those New Year’s Reflections going. Right? I decided to take a much-needed break from sugar and by day four, I was showing all the symptoms of being “hangry.” The ushering in a of new year means that we have a chance to …
Can you believe that another year has passed us by? Wow! That went quickly! I do love a shiny new year, with all it’s potential and possibilities. I like seeing the months laid out and the calendar start to fill up with coffee dates, kids’ activities, conferences, and even project deadlines. I feel such expectant …
No nativity is complete without the wise men coming by camel to bring their gifts to Jesus. Am I right? Matthew 2 tells us the wise men followed the eastern star and when they found the baby they worshipped him and opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Notice that they …
One of my favorite Christmas carols is “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.” Last fall I stood at the top of the Bethlehem Hills in Israel and experienced where these angels would have heralded the birth of our Savior to the shepherds keeping watch over their flock by night. It was surreal to say the least. However, in the near …
My nephew Jeremiah was barely a month old when I had an opportunity to babysit him for the afternoon. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on him for a few hours and kiss on his sweet round cheeks. If you’ve ever been around a newborn, then you know that they typically only eat and …
Sometimes you’re walking through life and it all makes total sense. A fall breeze is blowing and you’ve got your windows down and your favorite song is blasting on max volume. And then there are times when absolutely nothing makes sense. You were minding your own business, but suddenly your legs were kicked out from …
Summertime is in full swing, as is the air conditioning and the consumption of sweet iced tea. Here in the deep south, one of our favorite summer pastimes is to take long boat rides down the river, sometimes water skiing for hours on end, and other times fishing until our heart’s content. It is always …
Dear Teenage Girl, Yes, you, the eleven to seventeen-year-old girl. How are you doing? I mean, how are you REALLY doing? It’s hard to know in today’s world, isn’t it? You are constantly being bombarded with pressure to conform…which boots should you wear in order to keep the fashion police off your back, what’s the …
Dear Teenage Girl, Don’t Believe Everything You Read…Teen Vogue is NOT Your Friend Read More »
I recently visited my favorite coffee shop to grab a cup of coffee and work on some writing for a few hours. I remember feeling adventurous that particular day, so I decided that I would try something new off the menu. When I reached the counter I had made my decision and thus confidently placed …
