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“They are letting people go.”  Words you never want to hear at work.  Hearing this cut our work family to the core.  Confusion and concern hung in the air…who were they keeping and who would leave?  We were suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty. I remember being in this season of doubtfulness eight years

“Mom, how did you do it?  Raising four kids with no guidebook to tell you what to do?” I was sitting at the kitchen table, and my mom and I were having some special time together.  I was in my early 20’s.  I was about to graduate from college…that time in your life when you

Have you ever felt things swirling around you and a loss of control due to the circumstances you are facing?  We recently went through a big transition at work, and that is exactly how I felt.  When I lay awake at night, here are a few things that I was reminded: 1.  God is in

My father was the pastor of my church when I was growing up, and I was the eldest child.  Given this position, I would constantly be reminded to set an example for the other women in our church in my attire and attitude.  It was a tall order. Most first-born children understand this pressure. People

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

I got my first paycheck when I turned 21.  Since my parents would not allow me to work before I finished college, it was after years of sweat and tears that I finally got to feel that check in my hands.  It felt great. All of my young adult life, my father had taught me

A few days ago as I passed by my kids’ playroom, I was amazed at how chaotic and disorganized it appeared.  Puzzle pieces, cars, balls, and paper littered the floor…it was past time for a major clean-up.  Every toy needed to be in its proper home, and I could have easily had that room tidied

My father always reminded me to use my time and money wisely when I was growing up. He wanted me to learn the value of the dollar, so when it came time for me to make my biggest purchase- a brand new car -he simply watched me sign the papers and hand over the down

My husband and I were newlyweds when we traveled overseas to the Dominican Republic.   The beaches there are beautiful.  We rode on horses, took a bike ride through the outskirts of the resort we were staying at, and had dinner on the beach. But, we also some more memorable moments, like getting seasick on a

I was in college when two of my classmates died in a boating accident.  We were part of an intimate group of friends, and upon hearing of their death, we were utterly devastated.  While I had been to several funerals up until that time, I felt the death of those young men stung me so