We all want the happily ever after, but we often think it happens naturally. I suppose I could get on my high horse (whatever that means) and preach a sermon here about reviving marriages by changing a wicked, hateful attitude to a sweet, endearing one. But honestly, it’s not that…
So I didn’t win lunch with Lysa Terkeurst through the Unglued book contest. You can still watch the webcast from last night if you go to LysaTerKeurst.com today! But I know you’ll just love this crazy story about my baby girl coming unglued and how that made me want to…
What a wonderful experience the last two days have been since the Lord prompted my heart to give away my ebook, The Sensational Scent Of Prayer, on Amazon.  I feel as though I’ve witnessed nothing short of  a modern day digital feeding of the five thousand miracle!  Truly. The final…
Writer chics all over the globe take five minutes on Fridays and just do one thing for five minutes: write. It’s fun, it’s cheeky and well, I just like the security of having one writing assignment that doesn’t take a whole lot of time or thought. Just writing for the…
From the time we are born, the mentality of “I can” is ingrained in our thick skulls. Parents say, “Oh, yes, you CAN.” (mmmhmmm. I’m one of those.) Teachers reiterate: “Just try. Then try again.” Even the childhood story of The Little Engine that Could is a favorite. “I think…
Ya’ll know I love to cook, right? Well, when I have time to plan and scheme it out. ;)I’ve been known to make a few decadent desserts and try my hand at new ideas. When you consider the number of people in our house, 8 or 9 all the time,…
My Matthew may be landing in Africa within the next hour or so, but I just have to tell you that he didn’t have to go to an orphanage in Africa to begin his experience as a father to the fatherless. This post is dated October 10, 2010: I have…
Sometimes being the mother of a special needs child causes the mama bear in you to rise beyond your typical personality. Â In this case, for me, one afternoon, Â Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Might Be a Redneck” felt relational. Â How did that happen? If you are a special needs mom (or…
At the first of this year,in lieu of Tuesday, Thursday became Bible study day as part of my weekly schedule . Â I’m so thankful for the opportunity to attend during the day while my older kids are at school, my husband is at work, and the study provides childcare for…
I just have to share this one with you. Â Since I have three kids in Upward basketball, I watched this video three times this weekend….and cried. every. time. Â I know I’m a softie, but oh the lessons we can learn from our children. Start your week with this one….
Morning! The blog underwent a mini-facelift last night! What do you think? 😉  Remember that rule your mother gave you… If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all? 🙂 Thanks so much for all the support on the blog.  With all my heart, I love writing…
When January rolls around, instead of saving or pitching the Christmas cards we received, our family keeps them in a basket and pulls one out each night at dinner. Â We pray for the people who sent the card and it’s a great way to remind ourselves to pray for others!…
