Forgiveness. It’s a hard concept and one I certainly haven’t mastered. There are people who I seriously hold grudges against, and I know that it’s a toxic reaction for my stress levels and my happiness. But how do those who have truly been hurt or injured or tortured or abused really find a way to … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I get a cut. So, thanks! With kids, one thing I love (among many things) is to print amazing pictures of them. My camera and phone are filled with shot after shot after shot, but every now and again I succeed in capturing just that … Read more
This world has become an ugly place. Everyone is fighting. Everyone has something negative to say. Folks are complaining and worrying about issues that don’t directly relate to or affect them. It’s hard to look at social media or the news to find anything positive or uplifting. Thank goodness for movies like Same Kind of … Read more
When I’m driving, especially alone, I find myself thinking and reflecting. Often these reflections take the shape of a prayer or conversation. Because I’m rarely in silence without also working, time in the car has begun to really be a special opportunity for me (one I truly discovered after having baby number 4). Singing is … Read more
You know how you’ll pack a lunch for work or school, and you think you’ve done a really good job of keeping all the “stuff” wrapped up or sealed only to discover that the bag you took is soaked in soup or dressing or pasta sauce? This doesn’t happen a ton, but when it does … Read more
Be jealous: I have a Sunday School that is full of amazingly smart men and women. When we meet to discuss whatever topic for the week, discussion is fun but deep. Most recently, we have started a series of lessons that has us really digging in to the words of the Bible in a very … Read more
Since Baby Diva has turned into Toddler Diva, I’ve actually had time to read some books. It’s amazing to finally sit and escape into a new world that isn’t necessarily filled with sippy cups, homework, and whining. This summer, I’ve joined a really fun book list and giveaway! Read below to learn more, and be … Read more
In the last few months, I’ve really begun to enjoy praise and worship music. I’ve long been interested in Christian music. That started when I was in middle school and had a kickin’ youth group and youth leader who loved music. He introduced us to non-traditional worship groups that pushed the boundaries of “typical” Christian … Read more
Have you ever had an experience when — days or weeks or months later — you realize that it wasn’t a coincidence that certain things happened? That maybe the moment you had or the person you met was part of a much bigger plan? in When Jesus was a Green-Eyed Brunette, Max Davis describes many … Read more
The magic of Christmas. It’s made of so many things: cold weather, fires in the fireplace, Christmas parties, carols and hymns, lighted houses, Christmas trees, the expectation of Santa’s visit. All of these fun pieces of the holiday often override the most important purpose: the birth of Jesus and the arrival of a savior. The … Read more