They emerge in stages, when mornings are not a thing
I have four children, three of whom are grown. The fourth is 17 and in the throes of finishing high school, taking SATs, and choosing what to study when she…
Am I the only one? When I’m not okay
I get disappointed when I don’t get what I want. Like a little child throwing a tantrum, but I keep the tantrum inside. After all, it would be embarrassing for…
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My heart wasn’t into it, and it showed—more parenting advice
A pet peeve of my mother’s was when I would do what she asked, but not with a heart for it. She chose me often to clean the bathroom because…
Just because
Did you ever think that God does what He does for you just because He loves you? I was reading this morning in Genesis 19 about the destruction of Sodom.…
It’s not that deep
”It’s not that deep.” My daughter said. I was having trouble organizing something on my cell phone and couldn’t figure a certain setting. Enter my 16-year-old who pushed a few…
You’re invited on a journey into Advent
Advent has come, which reminds us of Jesus' first Advent on Christmas Day. You're invited on a journey into Advent with me. Today, I am sharing the first entry from…
A servant to win more and save some
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them…I have become all things to all people, that…
The lion’s share of your time
When you're at a party or you are hosting a party, if you are like me, you will hang out with those who are your friends. You might greet other…
Now go out, fishermen are meant to fish
Luke 5:2-6 NLT “He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked…
No one likes to be excluded
No one likes to be excluded, left out, or ignored. I'm amazed by the lengths we go to in order to be accepted. Cultural acceptance is the filter we use…
