As I exited the highway, I noticed a sign in an empty grass lot across from my subdivision . It read, “Upscale Grocery Store, Coming Soon.” My heart literally skipped a beat. I know what you’re thinking…Wow, this girl gets oddly excited about the construction of a new grocery store. Maybe I should explain. I […]
When my son first became involved in sports, he did so through a league for children with special needs. One of the unique aspects of this sports league is how they assigned buddies, who were teenagers, to the athletes in need of assistance when playing. A buddy could be seen helping an athlete swing a […]
Samson was Israel’s judge for 20 years. He began his life as a man set apart by God, born with the purpose of rescuing Israel from the Philistines (Judges 13:5). That’s a heavy plan for a young man with a temper and an affinity towards bad chicks. Samson’s life was definitely colored by struggle and […]
Did you ever have conversations like these when you were growing up: “I’ll give you a piece of gum if you give me your toy.” “I’ll give you $5 if you wash the dishes for me.” As an adult, those comments sound silly and even comical. Yet, we tend to do the same even as […]
Last week, I had one of those days. I was easily irritated and touchy, and my husband could sense it in the way I was interacting with the family. I knew he noticed my mood, although he chose not to say anything in that moment. Looking back, I felt ashamed at my behavior, and even […]
It all happened so fast. I blinked and somehow I went from carrying a very heavy car seat to staring at a stack of college introductory letters. My husband said it best, “When I saw those letters on the table, it just hit me. One day they’ll be gone.” Moses was just a baby when […]
When I decorate cookies, I start out feeling excited as I envision the final product. I work with laser focus on the finite details of each cookie. Hours later, as I stand back and look at my finished work, there’s only one thing I see: the imperfections on a few. Let me rephrase that: I […]
Every night, after prayer time, we dismiss the kids to do their nightly bathroom routines. As we sit in the living room and wait for them to come back, we hear every bit of conversation between the two of them that happens in the bathroom. We hear the toilet flush, water turn on, singing, arguing… […]
Do you ever wish deserts had warning signs as you enter in? I do. Maybe a flashing red light or a yellow sign suggesting it’s time to grab your water bottle….just a little hint that a dry and weary land is up ahead. Unfortunately, no such signs usually exists. Emergencies are just that. Sudden and […]
I remember after joining a group several years ago, my husband and I were asked if we would think about serving as leaders. My immediate response was, “No.” When asked why, I had a few good excuses … I mean reasons: “We’re too busy. We’re not ready.” I think that’s an answer most of us […]
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Influence is a word we hear a lot these days. In fact, most people probably equate an influencer as someone on social media who has the ability to persuade others to spend money for certain
