Feb 17, 2016 | Encouragement for Moms, Faith, Intentional Living, Parenting
With a song in her heart, my mom’s sweet little voice sang out. Relishing in the joy that music brings to the soul of a young child, her heart filled and was satisfied. Then the words came. Words that changed the course of that song. Words that still mock her...
Jan 25, 2016 | Faith, Intentional Living, Parenting
Shock and devastation erupted. The dreaded sound, which no relay runner wants to hear, permeated across the stadium. Ping. Ping. Ping. Four of the fastest runners in the world watched hope roll down the track. After an upset in the 2004 Athens Olympics, followers...
Jan 15, 2016 | Faith, Faith & Family
This past week, I started pondering why my 2016 hasn’t gotten off to the start I hoped. As friends share their new resolve and goals attained, I’ve become more discouraged. Yet through that discouragement, I’m slowly coming to terms with some...
Jan 10, 2016 | Faith, Intentional Living
A couple days ago, my daughters made a “kids couch.” They pushed together two folding chairs, covered it with a blanket, and snuggled up on top with books. It was adorable that they were so determined to sit with each other – and appalling that they...
Dec 23, 2015 | Faith, Intentional Living
“Oh Mom, I just love this magical time of year. It’s so cozy with lights and hot chocolate, Hallmark movies and our special family traditions . . .” My heart warmed as I agreed with our youngest daughter, so when the Sunday school moderator questioned our mentor...
