Family reunions. Feasting on scrumptious dishes. Fun, fun, fun! It’s the holiday season and for most, a joyous time of year. As a teenager looking forward to Thanksgiving, I remember when our family received a phone call that changed our lives forever. My Dad’s sister had been in a terrible car accident and was airlifted
I’m not big on name brands or labels. But there is one item in my house that still has a tag on it. This wire basket may look like a regular basket to you but look closely at the tag. That one label sets it apart. Magnolia is the home decor brand by Chip &
So, the election is finally over. I surely won’t miss those commercials! Did you go vote? I hope you did! Did you stay up last night to watch the results? I did, too. Maybe your candidate won or maybe they didn’t. I’m actually not here to discuss the politics or issues or endorse a person or party,
My sister and I were high school students when we had the opportunity to shadow a doctor who was performing a medical procedure. We were thrilled with this chance, but we were not prepared to witness the amount of blood lost from the patient. My stomach felt funny…my sister almost fainted. Blood phobia is fairly common
In one week, we will elect the 45th president of the United States. No doubt, your newsfeed has been infiltrated with posts that include criticisms and praises of the upcoming election and the candidates. Likely, it will take some time, even after November 8, before we get to see pictures of our friends on social media again
Evangelism is a big word. If you’re around my age, this is probably what you think of: Or maybe this: Churches have gotten pretty creative in how they spread the “good news”… Some get straight to the point: I also think of my friends, David & Liney Chacko with Global Renewal Ministries* who are changing
10 years ago when my daughter was born via c-section, it was the first time I had ever experienced major surgery. During the surgery, although I was awake, the medicine they gave me left me completely numb so that I didn’t feel any pain. My daughter was born on an evening, and the following morning
In 2 Kings 6: 1-5, we read about Elisha and the floating axe head. Elisha and his company of prophets have decided that they are going to build a place for all of them to live together. While they are cutting down a tree, one of the axe heads breaks and falls into the water.
I may have made a fashion faux pas today. I went the entire day feeling pretty good about my choice of ankle length pants and heels until I came home. My five-year-old daughter eyed me as I walked into the garage and said, “Mommy, heels with pants and a shirt…it doesn’t look good.” When did
Do you ever feel as if you pour out your heart and soul into something, only to wonder if it’s even making a difference? That’s how I feel about parenting. I mean, I pray for my children, talk to them daily, do my best to impart life lessons, address issues of the heart, discipline them to
Out of the mouths of Babes
When my boys were young, disciplining them was easy. Hmm…maybe I should rephrase that. It was easier than it is now. I remember when my oldest was about 5 years old. He and his little
