Encouragement for single, married, motherhood / family, empty nesters, single-again, and widows.
* Affiliate links included. “Hey, Kelly! Would you like some clothes? My mother-in-law buys me so many things; I’ll never wear them all.” “Sure! Thanks so much, Karen.” “Ok. Follow me home from work tomorrow and I’ll load you up.” It was the mid-1980s. I’d …
*Affiliate links included. Can I just say that most days I feel as if I’m holding on by a thread? I’ve told my husband often that I feel I can hardly keep my head above water. I have a running to-do list that never seems …
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God and the Word was God. Our family memory verse this week was John 1:1. In an effort to help my son commit this to memory we discussed how important words are. I …
Do you ever hear an expression that reminds you of something your mother often said? Do you find yourself using the same expressions (even the ones you swore you wouldn’t) to your own children? A mother’s words, whether because of wisdom or mere repetition, can …
There are a few sermon titles that have stuck in my mind like glue. Dr. Mark Rutland’s sermon, “The Appropriateness of Appropriateness” is one. Mark Hermann’s Avoiding the Car Line to Hell is another. Some may not think Pastor Hermann’s title appropriate in polite circles, but …
“Senior moments” have taken on new meaning. I watch her with one foot in high school and one foot in college, balancing college application essays, SAT tests, auditions, and scholarship applications. Never mind that she has five AP courses and is trying to figure out …
My friend, Kimber, shared with me a talk she had with her almost teenage daughters. It was honest and insightful. Even as adults we need reminding what real, true friendships look like. I know Kimber’s daughters were encouraged and I know you will be as much …
* Affiliate links included. “Everyone thinks forgiving is a wonderful idea until they have something to forgive.” C. S. Lewis Sometimes I have a flood of memories connected with my Irish heritage, such as my grandmother singing lullabies with a lilting Irish accent copied from …
Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift up your hands toward Him for the life of your young children. ~ Lamentations 2:19 As I began a new journal, I set aside a page to write Scriptures to pray specifically over my …
*Affiliate links included We were both single parents when Jerry and I met. He had been alone for six years and his three sons lived with their mom an hour away. My son, daughter, and I were a contented trio; their father had left two …
