Domestic violence calls have been up since the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no wonder with the extra time together, stress, and challenges we’ve all faced as things boil up what’s inside is bound to come out. Relationships have taken their toil and been tested through this season—either we’ve gotten stronger and feeling more content, or our […]
I’ve heard many sad stories of adult children who ceased to have a relationship with their parents. “My kids don’t talk to me.” “After the divorce my kids sided with their mother.” “I haven’t seen my daughter for over two years.” “I stopped by my son’s house to drop off a gift for my grandson’s […]
I have found myself crying more often. I don’t know if it’s age or the season we’re in or just me being in touch with my emotions more, but out of what seems nowhere I’ll be overrun with emotion and tears flow. I’ve been experiencing many changes and I’m guessing you have too. This last […]
This week I’d like to share this post from my friend, Dr. Jim Burns. Jim is the president of HomeWord: Helping Families Succeed and that’s exactly what they do. I was so inspired by this post and I wanted to share it with you. My boyhood goal had always been to play on the La […]
I was lured in. It was shiny. It was pretty. And it looked soft and smooth. It was a cactus. I’ve always been afraid to touch a cactus, well, because it’s a cactus! But this one caught my eye. I was on a walk, on a beautiful day, and there it was. Inviting me to […]
Many of us couldn’t be happier to see 2020 pass us by. It’s been a trying year for most of us. Many have lost jobs, loved ones, and struggled with their own health or the health of a close relative. I know for me, I can check the boxes for each one. Some are saying […]
I couldn’t stop crying on Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and laughter. And yet, I couldn’t stop crying. The tears came from feeling overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with emotion. Overwhelmed with sentiment. Overwhelmed with appreciation. It was Christmas morning and we were opening gifts. We’ve all heard it said, It’s better to […]
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 For us! For us a child came into the world. A world full of love and hope […]
I joined my grandkids for their social distance picture with Santa this year. Santa sat in a slay with Mrs. Claus while over six feet away my grandkids got to wave, smile, and take pictures. Santa even addressed grandma. “I’m guessing you are grandma,” Santa said to me. “Yup” I responded. “Well, Santa usually takes […]
This week’s guest post is from Chana Keefer. Chana is a wife of 30 years, mom to four amazing kids and bestselling author of six inspirational books. Her brand-spankin’-new literary baby, Great Love For Life: How to Find & Keep Love That Truly Satisfies,is perfect for folks who long for lasting love while surrounded by […]
