Simple Joy 12/7/2022 - The holidays are upon us, and you know what this means. The marathon has begun! Shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, and more shopping! ...Christmas just seems to get more and more stressful each year. Sure, we all know why we celebrate the season. But if we are honest, do you feel that reason gets pushed back and buried beneath the “to do” list? Read more
Be the Light and Others Will Find Their Way 11/30/2022 - At one time, I considered myself a Grinch at Christmas. It disappointed me that Christmas had become so secular. It can bring out the worst in people: greed. I did not want to participate in Christmas because I focused on the worst. Then I realized the only way to confront greed was through generosity. Now I embrace it and share in any way I can.... Read more
5 Things That Changed My Marriage 11/23/2022 - I’ve had the pleasure of reading “Power of a Praying Wife” by Stormie Omartian alongside some friends the past few weeks. As I read and prayed over my husband, I was reminded of the season where I learned how to love him best. I decided I wanted to have a great marriage and that it wasn’t going to happen by accident. I stopped doing what I had always done and tried something new... Read more
The Best Gift 11/9/2022 - Yesterday (November 8th) was my birthday. My husband and boys really work on making this day and week special for me, as I do for them on their birthdays. Growing up we didn’t have much money, but my mom always tried to make the day special by making our favorite meal and dessert. She and my dad would always get us some little gifts that were special to us. I remember one year’s gift very well, much more than the others... Read more
Got A Light? 11/2/2022 - We Christians can’t shine a light to lead the captives out of the darkness if our lights are becoming increasingly dim in this dark world. How do we re-charge? I believe we must be as intentional about putting our spiritual lives on a charger as we are about doing that with our cell phones. We must maintain healthy, consistent spiritual habits. Satan is working so hard to drag you out of the light and down into his world. At first glance, it won’t seem dark... Read more