Tag Archives: Faith

My daughter sat on the floor with her dresser drawers open, surrounded by fabric casualties. She repeated the phrase that so many of us utter in the early morning hours--'I don't have anything to wear...

It starts early, doesn't it dear momma. The feelings of guilt and the pang in your chest of "if only." You see your friends and what they are doing for their children for Christmas. You see the catalo...

During my early to mid-twenties, I found myself in a strained relationship with one of the most important people in my life, my mom. It was hard and awkward and painful. For both of us. The combinatio...

Do you ever have moments when you wonder if God really deserves our thanks? If so, you are not alone. I can think back on many instances in my own life when I truly wondered if G...

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV)  Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love en...

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (NIV) I received some bad news recently, followed by some more bad news, followed...

She stood with tears dripping down her round, blushed cheeks. Her six-year-old little mind had captured the reality that—wait for it—Mommy could die. It’s a very harsh reality for an...

The “People You May Know” box on Facebook popped up with her sister’s picture inside. The same smile that five years ago brought great joy ushered in a sadness that she was not aware...

Fall is in full swing, school is officially in motion and we're starting to see Christmas decorations on the shelves. But, what about the season of Thankfulness? Can't we just rest in fall for a momen...

“…I’m sorry. You’re in labor. You have to go to the hospital and have the baby today. There’s nothing we can do to stop it.” I remember wondering how on...