I see you, mamas and daddies. Maybe your child is going off to college. Perhaps he or she is starting a new chapter at the high school or middle school level. Maybe your baby is just beginning kindergarten. You may be one of those parents who has been home with your child since he or sheContinue reading “When the Words “Back to School” Leave You Terrified”
Category Archives: Marriage & Family
I Really Do: Marriage Vows Aren’t a One-Time Deal (Guest Post for Young Wives Club)
“Boys are gross!” I probably made this statement a lot when I was a kid growing up with two brothers. But I know I say it often now in my household with a husband and a son. Men are just different than we are, ladies. Living with them isn’t always easy. (And I’m sure theyContinue reading “I Really Do: Marriage Vows Aren’t a One-Time Deal (Guest Post for Young Wives Club)”
A Different Kind of Summer: How a Step of Faith Changed Everything (Guest Post for (in)courage.me)
It’s summer time! It’s the season that children, teachers, and many others look forward to each year, waiting patiently for that last school bell to ring and the taste of sweet freedom. Though I’m not a hot weather person, there are so many things I do love about summer: Visiting a friend’s pool for funContinue reading “A Different Kind of Summer: How a Step of Faith Changed Everything (Guest Post for (in)courage.me)”
To the Older Mom, with a Young Child, Who Feels Left Out
Maybe, like me, you didn’t find “the one” until you were a little older than most. Maybe you struggled with infertility for years before having a baby or adopting. Maybe you had a surprise baby after your other children were older. Whatever the reason, I know. I’m there, too.
Let God Out of That Box!
Many years ago when I was in college, I worked at a Christian bookstore in the customer service department. Our duties in that department included imprinting names on Bibles, managing items that people had special ordered, and wrapping gifts. I became a master gift-wrapper. In fact, I’m pretty picky even now about how gifts lookContinue reading “Let God Out of That Box!”
Three Lessons from My Preschool Son
It was 9:44 pm on a Thursday night and after more than 18 hours of labor that ended in an emergency c-section, I was so exhausted that I had to ask my husband to talk to me to keep me awake for the blessed event. And then I heard it. The sweetest cry rang throughContinue reading “Three Lessons from My Preschool Son”
What If I Stink at This? Confessions of a Brand New SAHM
Confession time: I had always wanted to be a mom who works outside the home. Even when I was young and had dreams of being a wife and mother, I just always knew I would be one of those moms that had a career and picked my child up from daycare or a babysitter every day. It’sContinue reading “What If I Stink at This? Confessions of a Brand New SAHM”
When You’ve Blown It: Five Ways to Overcome a Mom Fail
“Every single day, I’m late for work because you won’t do what I’ve asked you to do! Every. Day.” Our mornings are not always spectacular. It’s great when my son is compliant and obedient. It’s perfect when the dogs behave as they should. It’s amazing when my hair does just right and I pick outContinue reading “When You’ve Blown It: Five Ways to Overcome a Mom Fail”
Trusting God With Our Treasures
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 (ESV) My husband and I just returned from a five-day trip to the Bahamas, which he earned through his job. It was certainly one of those “dream vacations” that you imagine you might be able to take someday. We went toContinue reading “Trusting God With Our Treasures”
A Letter to My Hard-Working Husband
To my precious husband… I must admit, sometimes I wish things were different. I compare myself to others on social media and think… “Wow, it was nice that her husband sent her flowers for no particular reason.” “Oh, and how thoughtful to surprise her with tickets to that show.” “He must really love her to go outContinue reading “A Letter to My Hard-Working Husband”
She Who Has Believed 