We have officially entered the most wonderful time of year. It’s a season rich with hope, wonder and holiday cheer. But it also has the potential to be the most hurried, hectic and stressful time of year too. Last week, as I turned the page of my planner from November to December, I took a deep breath and declared out-loud, “Ok…. Read More
“Monsters don’t sleep under your bed; they sleep inside your head.” – Unknown For much of my life, fear has had its way with me. Like a bully on the playground, it has left me feeling small, intimidated and vulnerable. I’ve realized, however, that fear is a liar. So, I’ve decided that I’m no longer interested in buying into its… Read More
I’m the kind of girl that needs truth right out in front of me. Especially at night. Is it just me, or does the dark of night seem to invite more discouragement in? Taped to my bathroom mirror, (a portion of) Psalm 16 has become my nightly sounding board of truth. At the end of the day, all my thoughts and feelings are dumped… Read More
My mentor has a knack for giving really good gifts. No matter what the occasion, she always seems to find the “just right” gift to show how much she cares. But aside from the many wonderful things she’s given me through out the years, it’s the intangible gifts she continuously offers that have impacted my life exponentially. In honor of… Read More
For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been dealing with a situation with one of our kids at school, and it has been hard. Hard on my husband and I, and hard on our child. And while I promise to be vague in the retelling of this story, I believe there’s truth in it for us all. “The LORD will… Read More
I walked through the produce section at Kroger with tears spilling from my eyes. I had just finished taping the eighth video segment for my Bible study, He Is …, and was getting beat down {again} by lies that played like tapes in my head. You really aren’t good at this, you know. These videos are embarrassing. You should just quit.”… Read More