Can I be transparent for a moment? I never thought I would want to be a stay at home mom. I'm just good at going to work. I'm not good at being a homemaker. Perhaps it was my upbringing or my God designed make-up. As John and I looked at what parenting would "be" like, I … Continue reading Finding A Certain Fulfillment
Category: Marriage & Family
A Cord of Three Strands
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 My husband Rex and I celebrated 25 years of marriage on May 30 th . The traditional gift for this anniversary is silver, but we’ve never given each other gifts on our anniversary, or even on … Continue reading A Cord of Three Strands
Even the Wind
John and I just returned from our first vacation as a couple in nine years. It was an incredible blessing! It was nice to unplug, disconnect, kick our feet up, have a meal uninterrupted, have conversations that were more than the daily agenda. I felt like I was able to reconnect with him. It was really … Continue reading Even the Wind
It Changed Everything
For the last few years I have been trying to better our family health using natural resources. I was tired of all the drugs that were being shoved at my husband with side effects that could be disastrous. He was actually suffering from some of the neurological side effects of the medicines. I thought, “There … Continue reading It Changed Everything
Home Movies
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… (Ecclesiastes 3:1) We all need reminders of how quickly time passes. Life gets so busy, especially for moms of small children. Each day seems to blend into the next, and the next, and the next. We thought there was time for … Continue reading Home Movies
Leaving a Lasting Legacy:
Encouragement to Mothers (and Fathers!) to Firmly Establish a Legacy of Faith In his second letter to his pastor friend and mentee, Timothy, the Apostle Paul quickly recalls to his own mind and to Timothy’s mind a couple of ladies that were very special to and undoubtedly near and dear to Timothy’s own heart. Timothy’s … Continue reading Leaving a Lasting Legacy:
Photo Burst
Jesus looked hard at them and said, “No chance at all if you think you can pull it off yourself. Every chance in the world if you trust God to do it.” Matthew 19:26 (Message) My husband and I were out cross country skiing the other day and I suggested a “selfie” of the two … Continue reading Photo Burst
Boiling Effect
Not many of us are great with handling anger. I am the queen of bottling it until it blows. I realize this is very unhealthy and it wreaks havoc not only on my, but on those who are around me when it explodes. Trust me, I am working on it. I do not like to … Continue reading Boiling Effect
Sanctity of Life
“You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result…” Genesis 50:20 I had an abortion. Technically speaking, two abortions, although the second was a chemical abortion, the morning after pill as it’s sometimes termed. Both were a long time ago, 34 and 28 years, about … Continue reading Sanctity of Life
Stubbornness to Submission: Changing My Life for Others
Stubbornness. How many of you can relate to this word? To be fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute (determined). I know I can relate. For many years, I have liked having control and doing things my way. I didn't necessarily like it when others tried to change my plans, not realizing that attitude … Continue reading Stubbornness to Submission: Changing My Life for Others
