When we prayerfully began our homeschooling journey over 13 years ago, I knew I loved children and I loved to teach. I will be the first to admit that I was scared to step out into these unknown waters, but we looked to the Lord for help and we trusted Him. With one child just […]
Yesterday, I was talking to someone about some things they were worried about. Today, I had to follow my own advice. We all worry about different things…it depends on the season of life we are in or even the time of day. Worry can hit us at any time. The question is what do we […]
It’s one thing to have confidence. It’s another to have “foolish confidence”, as mentioned in Psalms 49:13. What’s the difference? Your first thought may be the people who make the blooper reel of the talent shows we watch on television. There is some truth to that but it can go much deeper than our ability […]
Over a year ago, our founding Pastor transitioned out of his position and named his son as the senior Pastor. What was most profound for me about that moment was the blessing he spoke over his son. He declared words of life over his future and then, passed on the mantle with powerful prayer and […]
I don’t know about you, but my Friday evenings are typically relaxing. However, that was NOT the case this past Friday. After snapping photos throughout the school year, I finally compiled them into a slide show for our community’s end of the year celebration. But there I was, minutes before leaving for the celebration, prompted to watch […]
When it was recently suggested that I consider a position, my immediate response was “I’m not qualified.” I felt inadequate in my abilities to fulfill such a responsibility. I also was afraid that I would fail terribly. The next day I was engaged in conversation with a friend who is discouraged in this new season of […]
I have found myself in unchartered territory lately: enjoying time for a hot shower, to style my hair, apply my make up, AND coordinate a pretty outfit. Perhaps it’s not the riveting answer one may have imagined. But allow me to explain. Since I became a mom, having time for myself became a thing of […]
Virtuous Woman
While on our vacation in New York City, we stopped by the Rockefeller Center. It's an iconic place to visit and surrounded by high end stores. We found ourselves walking into one jewelry store and