EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
Every day when I wake up I am reminded of the undeserved grace that God has shown me, and the fact that the only reason I can face each morning without condemnation is because of His Son’s death on the cross. God’s grace gives me the hope and strength I need to breathe for another [...]
“Why doesn’t he want to spend time with us,” I wailed. “Have we done something wrong?” Our 18-year-old son had been busily working a summer job and spending time with his friends, and he wasn’t interested in spending much time at home. I missed him, and my feelings were hurt! (You know…because it’s all about me!) [...]
About a year ago I started receiving a magazine “for women of style and substance.” I think that might be code for women over 40. Although I’m over 40 and my name and address are on each edition I receive, for quite some time I’ve felt it must be a mistake. I might be considered [...]
After the holidays have come and gone and the New Year’s resolve has worn thin, it’s easy to find yourself in a slump. You feel lethargic, unmotivated, and in a rut. Here are seven tips to help you restore your energy and zest for life again: 1. Do Something Sometimes, the best remedy for pulling [...]
Recently, I was at a mom’s get-together. I don’t remember what we were talking about but, in the middle of the conversation, one of the moms said sheepishly, “Well, actually I have a cleaning lady who comes every other week.” She looked ashamed to even admit this audibly, but I quickly set her at ease [...]
Did you miss part 1 from yesterday? Catch up here. The next morning, I apologized again to the man who brought me out (who I will call Jack) for having to miss dinner with him and his wife. He is gracious and relates multiple unusual obstacles they had endured as well. By now…. Both of [...]
For years now, as an author and speaker I’ve been used to the quirks of life on the road. But last week’s coast-to-coast adventure to speak at a business event, has to have broken some sort of comical record for seeing how many things can go wrong in one trip without actually cancelling the trip. [...]
It’s a simple ornament made of thin cheap metal and it looks quite out of place on our CHRISTmas tree. But each year I lovingly and safely nestle it amongst its expensive and sparkly peers, without a care as to how unglamorous it appears. Many of our CHRISTmas ornaments have a story and an uncanny [...]
I recently had one of my most humbling moments as a mother. After receiving a not-so-lovely report about our almost 4-year old son’s behavior in Bible class, I encouraged him to ask God for forgiveness in his bedtime prayer. He recanted by saying, “Yelling is a mistake too, Mommy. You need to ask God for [...]
After a long and wearying day of traveling with our three children (6, 4, and 2), we were anxiously waiting to disembark at our final destination. I couldn’t have been more ready to get off the plane. All three children had been especially whiny and antsy that day. I was sure everyone around us was desperate to [...]
