Do you feel the tug of war going on all around you? I do.The last couple weeks I've felt a strange battle over me. Restlessness and discouragement hover nearby. So much for any pride I may have had in my spiritual growth. It's gone. I'm humbled again, brought low by God's design.Should I blame this tug of war on my hormones? Is it the summer heat? Continue Reading
Calling All Dreamers
Yesterday at a friend’s house for a fall brunch, I sat and ate with five women I didn’t know. With a list of icebreaker questions we kept the conversation going. What is one of your dreams? Elaborate.I blurted out, “I have lots of dreams. I want to go on a mission’s trip, learn a second language, learn to play an instrument, and open up a coffee Continue Reading
Words Matter: Slackers
Slackers. What do you think?Well, that's the name of the neighborhood skateboarding team my son, Justin, is a part of. The name drives me crazy.A few weeks ago, Justin and his buddy wanted to wear these t-shirts for "twin day" at school. I threw a fit. I didn't want people to think I endorse this dumb name. Also I didn't want him to be made fun of. Continue Reading
Storm Clouds
(This is dedicated to my dear friend, Donna. She appreciates beauty in nature like I do.) I took these photos last summer right after a tornado happened near by. These clouds were like nothing I had ever seen before. Stunning. Beautiful. They remind me of the blessing that comes after a storm. As I write this, I can think of many people I Continue Reading
I’m a Cry Baby
I've told my kids many times to stop acting like a baby. I know I shouldn't, but I don't like whining or unneccessary crying.But I cry all the time. I cry watching The Extreme Home Makeover, Three Wishes, and movies, even the animated movie, Spirit. I cry listening to music or reading a good book. I cry when I'm sorry or when I'm truly thankful. I Continue Reading
The World let me down—again!
My 12 year-old son, Justin, has a new passion--- skateboarding. At first, I wasn't pleased. I thought all skateboarders were punky. Judgemental of me, I know. Then I realized it's just a sport. A dangerous one. It's better than many other things he could be doing. Soon enough, he'll be driving and dating. I think I'll take skateboarding for Continue Reading