Have you ever felt embarrassed to share your views? Or, maybe you’ve been reluctant to post on social media? Possibly you’ve felt that you had something good to share, but you didn’t want to come across as one of those “crazy Christians”. If you have the heart to share positive content on social media, you… Read More
Vacations are the best! Everyone needs a break from the stresses of daily life. Often, a vacation is the best way to do it. Whether you are exploring new sites, backpacking through foreign terrain, or (our personal favorite) relaxing on the beach. Vacations are refreshing, energizing, and invigorating. However, with all of the unique opportunities… Read More
I’m not a perfect parent. I’ve always known that, but for a long time, I thought, at least, I was perfect for my children. I don’t know if that’s true either. But… One thing I do know to be true. I love them. With all my heart. I love them. Not perfectly, but completely. Always have.… Read More
Do you ever find yourself in need of a little extra cash? Maybe you are in this place now? You need extra cash for your kid’s team or college education. Maybe you need cash for a trip. Or, possibly you just need a little extra to pay the bills. Some people choose to take out… Read More
I couldn’t believe it! For months, I talked with this ministry about becoming their director. We’d been through countless interviews, meetings, and phone conversations. I’d filled out form after form after form. The questionnaires were endless. But, in the end, the door to step into this particular position closed. Tightly. Without warning. I would not… Read More
The most amazing thing happened. I interviewed my husband, asking him about the words that men love to hear, and then I wrote a post about it. The response from readers was unbelievable! 5 Simple but Powerful Words that All Men Love to Hear More than any other post I’ve ever written, this post has… Read More
Building a Christ-centered home is the ultimate goal for many. And, while that might look different throughout the seasons of life and from home to home, there are a few common threads you should be able to find in God-honoring homes and families. Marks of a Christ-Centered Home First, a Christ-Centered home is marked by… Read More
I curled up on my bed, staring at my cell phone and willing it to vanish. Dreading the phone call awaiting me. My heart racing with each passing second. Next, to me my husband sat and said, “Just go ahead and get it started, otherwise it will never get better. You know you have to.”… Read More
Have you ever scrolled through social media looking at pictures of people having fun together and ended up feeling like you didn’t have a friend in the world? Seeing all the Best Friends Forever pictures can make you feel down when your kids have the chicken pox, and you haven’t seen a living adult soul in… Read More
It started during the engagement. He called from the hospital with the news – kidney stones. Four hundred miles away, I felt helpless and frustrated. But the saga continued. As it turned out, I had plenty of opportunities to make up for missing that first episode. Thirty-one years into our marriage, my husband, Jim, has… Read More
