As Thanksgiving day approaches many of us have so many things to be thankful for… Faith, family, friends, health, the upcoming year filled with new adventures, and maybe crossing another item off our bucket list. For most, our thanksgiving list can go on and on. But for some, dealing with a pain-consumed heart from loss, […]
After being married for 36 years I finally took the love language test to find out what my love language was. I was totally surprised by the results. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about Dr. Gary Chapman has a book titled, The 5 Love Languages and for some reason […]
My husband and I were in the kitchen. Our son said, “This is awkward, something doesn’t feel right between you two.” He was right. We were acting “normal” but he could feel the uneasiness. And where did this uneasiness come from? A conflict. We were in the middle of a conflict. He hurt my feelings. […]
This past week the suicide of a 30 year old megachurch pastor made national news. National news? Devastating news. Heartbreaking news. Tragic news. He left behind a gorgeous wife, three beautiful little boys, and a grieving congregation who loved him. What could cause a young man who seemed to have it all to take his […]
I’ve had the words of Jesus on my mind this week: “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine , you did for me’”(Matt. 25:40). Who are the least of these? Certainly our husband or wife would come within this […]
I recently watched a video of a famous person addressing an article written by a pastor who felt it necessary to bash said famous person. Really? Why? For a rebuttal this celebrity addressed the issue, they were kind, and funny all at the same time. It made me think how easy it is to be […]
My teen years were not easy. Maybe you can relate? They were some of the hardest most empty years of my life. I was riddled with self-doubt, loneliness, and fear. Fear of each day. Fear of the future. Fear that I would never be loved. Never be accepted. Fear of being “found out” for portraying […]
As I sit outside of our hotel room—while away with my husband—I can hear the family sharing a patio with us. Their door is open and I can’t help but hear their words. I am ever compelled to write. It is not often you get to peek in on other families like a fly on […]
Marriages have become disposable. People get married with a seeming attitude of, If it doesn’t work out, then I can just get divorced. Confession time: I was one of those people. When I got married I openly verbalized that “if it doesn’t work out, then I can just get divorced.” Yes, I really said that! […]
With an awaited day away from the guys, my daughter and I decided a movie was on our list. After breakfast, and choosing “I Feel Pretty” with Amy Schumer my daughter informed me, “Hey Mom, you know there’s been a lot of controversy over this movie and people are hating on it, right?” Uh, no. […]
