“Mom, I can’t find my soccer jersey!” The oldest boy called out from his room. A frantic search party ensued as we had only 15 minutes until we needed to walk out the door for his game. With a sinking heart, I headed for the laundry room, only to have my suspicions confirmed. I had… [read more]
The Battle Plan Christian Wives Need – 31 Days of Hope for Marriage Event
If marriage is a gift from God, then why isn’t it easier? Have you ever asked this question? From little-girl dreams of white walking down the aisle to grown-woman desires to build a life together, most women have pretty high expectations when it comes to marriage. After all, we’ve been trained to expect a “happily… [read more]
The Power of Your Choice (and Romans 7)
Have you ever felt caught, without escape? No way to possibly win? The power of your choice is something I have learned over years and yet in moments, all at once. One more memorable lesson came on a hot summer day years ago… The day soured suddenly, like spoiled milk. First came the bee sting;… [read more]
Six Practical Ways to Take Your Thoughts Captive
It was on my mind first thing in the morning, last thing before bed, and seemingly every other moment in between. I just couldn’t seem to escape the negative thoughts that had plagued me all week long. The negative attitude I wrestled with came out not only in my thoughts, but in my speech, as… [read more]
Christian Beware – The Dangers of Greener Grass
When we first moved to our small community, one of the things I appreciated most about our new home was the big, beautiful backyard surrounded by a brown picket fence. The security of a fence gave this mama of four much peace of mind! At the time, our little ones could climb over the fence… [read more]
When Your Feelings Deceive You
I entered the large waiting room with my family in tow. We knew it would be a long wait, so we brought games with us to play. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an open spot to set up camp. Just as I found a table that would work for us, a woman came and began to… [read more]