Do You See What I See?
"Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!"2 Corinthians 5:17 Sometimes God speaks to my heart through the…
Faith Over Fear
"The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."John 10:10 When I first married my husband, I had no…
No Shame, No Guilt, No Judgment – Just Growth
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."EccLESIASTES 4:9 I struggle with discipline. I don’t connect with God at the same time and place…
Celebrating Effort Regardless of the Outcome
“Mom, we have to be the first ones to get to school tomorrow morning!” my daughter announced with excitement. Her Language Arts teacher was going to assign poems for the…
Fluent in Love: Learning the Language of Encouraging Words in Dating
"The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverbs 18:21 Just like learning a new language takes time, patience, and practice, building a habit of speaking life into your…
Becoming Who God Created You to Be
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10 One of my favorite Christmas songs…
Family Meetings – Tips and Benefits
When I announced to my teens I wanted to start having family meetings, I could see the look of dread on their faces. I don’t blame them. The fact is…
My Journey to Contentment
I wish I knew then what I know now… I was raised by a single mom, my grandma, and the help of extended family. We lived in a modest home…
Do Your Teens Have Mentors?
As a mother of two teenagers, I see my kids and their friends and often think to myself, how can I share with them the important things I’ve learned that…
The Power of Acceptance in Dating
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."SERENITY PRAYER Accepting what I cannot…