We all have them. The chapters in our life books where desperation and pain was splattered across the pages and the words blurred by the hot tears that fell as they were written.None of us are exempt ...  Read More

I need to say something that might step on some toes.Most Christians I know are exhausted. Not because they're doing the wrong things. Because they're doing the right things from the wrong fuel source...  Read More

My dad has talked to me about some of his emotions when he was a child. I find it interesting to hear what others lived through or what they think. “I never wanted to get old because I really disliked...  Read More

Does the action of doubt erase the action of faith and its fruit? I asked this of my husband recently, because this was something I had been thinking about.“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God...  Read More

Busy-ness.“I’m busy.”“I can’t do it, I’m just too busy.” “If I just wasn’t so bogged down and busy…”“I wish I wasn’t so busy!” I’ve used this excuse, maybe a few times.However, the more aware I become...  Read More

I have just finished a book called "What a Difference a Mom Makes" (to her son) by Dr. Kevin Leman.I really needed to read this book and I'm sure I will be reading it again at some point. I must admit...  Read More

I homeschool, as you already know.One day, I really needed a break and wanted to spend the entire day in my workroom. (My husband said I could if I wanted too). I wasn't thrilled about the idea of kid...  Read More

I have had problems with depression and moodiness for as long as when I was a teenager maybe longer.I never realized I had an issue till I was about 23 years old.When I was at a doctors visit, my bloo...  Read More

I think one of the verses in the Bible I fall back on the most is in Philippians. Chapter 4. verse 13.You want to look it up real quick?I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.I conside...  Read More

God doesn't just rescue you from the low place. He moves you through seasons. Intentionally. Strategically. I know for me, in my life, if I’m not paying attention, I might try to stay somewhere you w...  Read More

Logically, I don't understand the power of prayer.I don't understand how something so easy for us to do, can be so swept under the carpet as something that's as forgettable as writing a thank you note...  Read More

Written in 2013Owen is our oldest son. He is almost ten.He is a lot like me except pushier. He is our sheriff of the house. Never letting anyone off the hook about anything that is or isn't important....  Read More