Within the last few weeks, I received two emails that were quite similar in nature. Both women are moms of special needs children and are experiencing hardships. Each are on a journey to receive a diagnosis for their child and pursue treatment. Such a long, hard journey. I’ve been there……
Today is a day I’ll never forget. A tragedy close to my heart. The first tweet of the Boston heartbreak today struck my soul…. and yet, I can’t imagine the ache of the dear people affected so intimately by such hurtful, evil ways. I’m a runner. Preparing for another race….
A Prayer for Strength Our Father,Sometimes the cares of the dayseem to multiply,while the blessings fade so quickly.Our bodies grow tiredand our minds even more tired.Jesus, help us.Give us the strength You’ve promisedin Your Word.Give us the powerto take the next step.Give us your grace.For we know in our…
Today’s post is titled- 7 Ways to Pray for Your Children for 7 Days. Over the past few weeks, I received two different emails from readers, one regarding the 7 Ways to Praise Your Husband for 7 Days and one regarding 7 Ways to Praise Your Children for 7 Days….
 Congratulations Bible Challenge Readers! We made it to Friday once more! I’m so proud of you for sticking it out so far. Let’s keep going and continue to encourage one another- remember that no matter where you are in the journey, the overall point is to read God’s Word…
Certain times come into our lives that bear no surprises. We saw it coming. We expected the job layoff- everyone else was getting laid off. It was simply our turn. Or we thought that car was going to break down because it was paid off and had needed no repairs…
Coffee on the veranda with soft music playing in the background. A beautiful sunrise and sweet fellowship in preparation for Sunday worship. Yes, this is what Sunday mornings are made of. Ahem. Maybe in my dreams. Sunday mornings are a whirlwind around this house. Oh, I prepare the night before-…
After prayer and awesome time with God, the only other way to improve a great devotional is to add chocolate to your reading session, right? I mean, the best devotionals will take your Dove (or Fannie Mae or…) to a whole new level. So today I have an awesome list…
How could there be emptiness at Easter? Before the trial. During the trial. At the foot of the cross.I don’t think my mother’s heart can ever imagine what it is like to watch your child die.  To stand at the foot of the cross, as Mary, the mother of Jesus, did,…
So if you were going to seek marital advice, wouldn’t loads of experience be beneficial? Good question. Maybe. Maybe not. Today we’re looking at marital advice from Solomon- the man with 700 wives -(what Proverbs says about wives.) Just typing that gives me a headache. This week I’ve been thinking about…
Today as I watched the news for just a few moments and scanned some of my social media feeds, the contrast of the information bled against my earlier Bible reading of the day. Suicide bombing, judicial conflicts, and moral outrages splash confusion and opinions all over the media. The world…
After reviewing the Shine Your Light Devotional last week, I thought it would be cool to have a list of devotionals kids will love and share it with you. To encourage my children to have their own individual quiet times, I’ve found devotionals really provide guidance and focus for talking…
