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My friend, He is with you in this boat

I wake to an email that breaks my heart. She tells me her story not because she wants me to solve it but because she needs someone to hear. She needs assurance she’s not alone in this. And friend, you are not alone. The God who knows the beginning from the end knows about this day. … Continue reading →

This Summer’s Reading List

Now that school is winding down and the warm days are beckoning us outside I’m finding more time to relax in our backyard and taking in some good reads. I love seeing what others are reading for the summer so I thought I would share my reading list with you.  And in turn, I would … Continue reading →

When we can’t handle it all

I have a confession to make. There is a saying in Christian circles that has always bugged me. Every time I hear it, I cringe. “God will never give you more than you can handle.” That is not true in my life. I always have more in my life than I can handle. If I … Continue reading →

Even In the Rain We Can Dance

Ever have one of those days when you just want to forget about all your grown-up problems and instead just play on the floor, build with Lego’s and block out the world? Dave asked me as I was heading off to sleep, “What do you need?” and I exhaustively replied, “I need sleep! Nothing I think about, … Continue reading →

What can we do when we don’t get our way?

As Matthew sat and ate his lunch, his ham and cheese sandwich was looking less and less appealing as the thought of an ice cream cone kept creeping into his mind. “I don’t want this sandwich, Mom!” “I didn’t even want this kind in the first place.” “I’m not hungry for this sandwich.” “ “It’s … Continue reading →

How do we handle mess up’s and missed opportunities?

My girls and I were shopping in Old Navy, scouring through clearance. Another lady was scouring as well.  She turned towards me with frustration and exclaimed, “I’m such a mess…just look at me!” I looked at her but didn’t see a mess. Her hair was just right. Her make-up was perfect and her outfit was pulled together and pristine … Continue reading →

Four Steps to Lighten the Load for Summer

There’s a game I always lose. It’s that dreaded purse game. You know the one where you’re at some ladies event and they hand you a list of crazy insane items you get points for if you’re carrying them in your purse. Items like…. Cell phone, wallet, gum/mint, keys. Those are easy scores… but then … Continue reading →