Two days ago I ran into WalMart to get a few things for a barbecue. I picked the shortest line of course. The next thing I know the cashier's light started flashing. All the while, a mother and her teenage daughter stood behind me. For ten minutes straight, this mom complained. And I don't just mean a light complaint, I mean serious business. This Continue Reading
Healing from Sexual Abuse
(WARNING: NOT family-friendly because of nature of topic. Approx. 1100 words, too long for most blog posts. I feel led to write regardless of its length. Thank you for understanding.) My daughter turned thirteen last week. The day after her big party I met a friend for coffee and cried. Not just any cry, the ugly cry. Not because Hannah was a Continue Reading
Sweet P’s: Prayer, Petition & Praise
Thank you for joining me for Sweet P's meme. I normally post on Fridays and welcome Sweet P's throughout the weekend. I welcome you to join us in written P's: Prayer, Petition and Praise. No rules, just write your P's from your heart to God. Invite your friends to join in too. Father God, thank You for another week on earth. I'm so thankful for Continue Reading
Isaiah 61: Word-filled Wednesday
Try putting YOUR NAME where every "me" is. :) For more WORD-filled Wednesday blog posts, visit Internet Cafe Devotions. Continue Reading
Finding Hope in Isaiah 43
I am reflecting on the amazing comfort of Isaiah 43 this week. I hope you will be encouraged too. 1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be Continue Reading
Leave a Legacy
Do you have interesting stories to tell like this Southern Belle I met last October? Framed photos of generations before you that bring you great joy? Or are you like me, either don’t know much about your family tree? Or maybe their stories are ones you’d rather not hang on your wall? Our lives are affected by generations before us. Parents. Continue Reading