Long ago, God created the world. He scattered stars through the universe and bid the sun to shine. He carved out oceans with His mighty hands. He created thousands of different species of animals with just the sound of His voice. He formed human beings out of dust and a bone. Throughout history, He hasContinue reading “God is great…but He is also good.”
Category Archives: Spiritual
I can’t.
Not long ago, I collapsed on my bed with tears streaming, heart pounding, wanting to scream into the pillow or outside to the world. I had just taken my frustration out with angry words to my son and the pounding of a Swiffer mop on the floor. (Note: I later apologized to my son andContinue reading “I can’t.”
Three Truths About Christian Singleness {Guest Post for Become Less}
“It’s like, I meet a guy, and I think it’s great, and anyone else would just be thinking about how much greater it’s going to get. And I’m constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.” – Beth Martin This quote is from the movie “When in Rome,” and the first time I heard itContinue reading “Three Truths About Christian Singleness {Guest Post for Become Less}”
Word for the Year: Grace
As most people do when a year is coming to an end, I’ve started to reflect on the year that has passed. And I’ve settled on one overriding theme. Different is hard. I’ve never been much for change. And for much of my life I didn’t deal with it. The last 25 years have prettyContinue reading “Word for the Year: Grace”
What a Dog Taught Me about the Real Meaning of Christmas
Back in March, I saw a photo on Facebook that made me fall in love. I had seen many pictures of dogs in need of homes before, but something about this particular one caught my attention in a special way. I just knew this was my dog. She had been found by a church friend,Continue reading “What a Dog Taught Me about the Real Meaning of Christmas”
The Strongest Woman in the World
The strongest woman in the world is not the best athlete in any sport. The strongest woman in the world is not the one who has hiked Mount Everest or swam across the English Channel. The strongest woman in the world is not a political figure with power and prestige. The strongest woman in theContinue reading “The Strongest Woman in the World”
One Simple Prayer to Help My Child Be Brave {Max Lucado Book Review w/ Giveaway Link}
I suppose if there were a “Mount Rushmore” of Christian authors, Max Lucado would be among the faces immortalized there. I’ve read his books for years and when he ventured into authoring children’s books, it was inevitable that I would one day read them to my future children (and I do now to my son).Continue reading “One Simple Prayer to Help My Child Be Brave {Max Lucado Book Review w/ Giveaway Link}”
I Personally Know the Proverbs 31 Lady
She radiates joy. Even in discomfort, she still smiles. Even when dementia takes away her memory sometimes, she still speaks with a gentle quiet that I wish I could emulate. Her time here is not long. We know that. But after all these years, what we don’t know is how to let go.
From One Mama to Another on the Hard Days
Being a mama is sometimes hard. There, I said it. Not to say it’s not completely worth it even on the bad days, but there are moments that I want to run away screaming. Not long ago, my son was playing upstairs. He got a little too quiet. He came downstairs and said, “Mommy, thereContinue reading “From One Mama to Another on the Hard Days”
When the Words “Back to School” Leave You Terrified
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”
She Who Has Believed 