I recently sold my house. It took almost two long years! I no longer wanted to be a homeowner and I’m too old to be the maintenance person. There were many tears and pleading conversations with God during this process. Thankfully, He was and is …
I interviewed a lovely young woman for our local newspaper as she was about to age out of the foster care program in Florida. Jacquelin was not new to the foster care system. Having entered foster care at the age of 15, joining her special …
“She sees them walking in a straight line, that’s not really her style. And they all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind.” —Echosmith, “Cool Kids” My youngest daughter is 12 now. Show of hands here: Who wants to relive your twelfth year …
My husband Chris has always said, “We remember the really good and the really bad and forget all the mediocre life stuff.” Because we all tend to forget so much, he wants his kids to look back and reflect, remember, and relive some of the …
First of all I am a daughter of the King! My relationship with Jesus is the best and most important part of my life. I’m a mother of three and grandmother of seven. I’m also a sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend. I can’t leave out …
* Affiliate links included. I’m way behind on posting our summer book club choices, but it’s not too late to join us! Faithful Friends Book Club began in January and we’re reading our sixth book this month, Words Unspoken by Elizabeth Musser. Many of you may …
This is my constant companion Cinnamon. She is a sweetheart who fills my life with joy. I enjoy loving on her and giving her treats even though she doesn’t always immediately eat them. One day I was spending some quiet time with the Lord. As …
*Affiliate links included. Do you love God’s Word? No, I am not talking romantically or anything weird. I am asking do you long to read it daily? Do you feel like something is missing if you have not taken time to sit and read it …
Who says summertime fun has to be expensive? Here are 4 free things to do this week with your family and friends. If any of these events are not available in your area, do a Google search and see what is close by. An insider tip: ask …
*Affiliate links included. I had the privilege this weekend to steal away for a few hours to have some much needed quiet time with the Lord. As I prepared for my time, I was burdened with a recent episode with my daughter’s behavior. Knowing this …
