Going down, I smiled at the only other person in the elevator. She was tiny; only about 5’ tall. Her uniform and cart of supplies told me that she cleaned for the hotel. She had thick, curly, dark brown hair. The colorful scarf that tied …
Mix Tricks: Coconut Bundt Cake
This is one of my favorite recipes for a potluck dessert. It can be adapted from Triple Chocolate to Lemon Blueberry to White Chocolate Strawberry just by changing the cake mix, pudding mix and add-on flavors. The cake in the photo is the coconut version. …
Respecting Dad
One of our main roles as a Mom is to teach our children to love, respect, and honor their father. What we say and do when he is not in our presence and when he is in our presence plays a big role in …
Father’s Day 2010 Links
Best-ever BBQ Apron…Looking for a fun and usable Father’s Day gift? Check out this simple to make masterpiece. Ultimate Malted Brownie Sundae…What’s better than a grand old fashion brownie sundae? National Center for Fathering…because Dad needs mentors and encouragement just like mom. Free podcasts, articles. …
Recognizing His Voice
Nestled within the mother’s womb, the infant develops until the time arrives for him to take his first breath of fresh air. During those nine months, the little one lives in awareness of the sounds outside his present place of residence. Though muffled by water, …
Ice Cream Bombe
I love making ice cream cakes in the summer. My family loves eating them so much that they now ask for them all year long, as it has become their preferred birthday cake. And it couldn’t be easier to put one together! Don’t be alarmed …
We Shall Be Like Him
A few weeks ago I was out by myself on a Friday night. I had big plans to go grocery shopping, all alone. It was one of those moments. I was driving along with the music cranked high, singing at the top of my voice. …
The Multiple Personality Mom Podcast
As women, we often experience a wide range of emotions on any given day. To our husbands and children–and even to ourselves–these mood changes can seem like multiple personalities. You may meet some of your “other selves” in this encouraging, allegorical podcast. To access this …
In Christ, Break Free from Pornographic Prison
Psalm 107:10-12: “Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. So He subjected them to bitter labor; they stumbled, and there was no …
Honoring Our Soldiers
Psalm 23 Memorial Day Tribute Click through to watch this moving video honoring our soldiers who have fought and are fighting for our nation. Today take time to pray for our fighting men and women–let’s not forget or take for granted their mighty service. Make …