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Sun, sand, beach, waves, tan, food, rest...A lot of words describe our vacation.  But the word I keep going back to is THANKFUL.  We recently returned from a family vacation at the beach.  This family vacation consisted of my husband and our family, my mom and dad, my husband’s mom and dad, and my brother-in-law and… Continue reading Vacation 2019

Friends, let me help you today.  Are you overwhelmed by the many things on your to-do list? Are you tired? Are you feeling defeated? If so, keep reading.  So many times I’ve heard and read the story of the woman who poured the jar of perfume on Jesus before He was crucified.  But as I… Continue reading She Did What She Could

Recently, while having lunch with a good friend, we talked about our families, and teenagers in particular.  I was telling her about things my daughters and I fight about, and she said something that has continued to be on my mind.  It was something to the effect of, “I’m glad to know that you deal… Continue reading I Don’t Want A Perfect Life

My usual Friday off with my kids consists of coffee, snuggling, playing, maybe a little laundry thrown in, and many times a big nap with my little boy.  But yesterday was one of those days; days where a million things that needed to be done plagued my mind. We had places to go, people to… Continue reading Come Near To Me

The devil whispers: “Remember what they did to you.” “Remember how bad it hurts.” “Remember how they lied.” “Remember how they destroyed.” “Remember you’re stressed.” “Remember you’re scared.” “Remember you’re tired.” “Remember you’re depressed.” “Remember it’s hopeless.” Resist him.  He not only wants you to remember, but he wants your mind to be consumed with… Continue reading The Devil Whispers

We had three beautiful girls. I wasn’t “trying for a boy.” I was experienced with girls. I had plenty of hand me downs. I loved being a mom to girls.  And I really thought after our third daughter that we were finished. We knew that raising three girls wouldn’t be easy, but we were happy.… Continue reading Baby Boy, I See God’s Plan In You

As I excitedly paid for my lunch and watched as they placed my side of fresh, buttery corn on the cob in the bag, I grabbed a couple of packets of salt.  As I sat down to eat my lunch, I thought about that little packet of salt.  I thought about how God said that… Continue reading Salt

I notice my oldest daughter beginning to stress, question, and worry about what her future will look like.  What courses to take? What career path to choose? What college to attend? She doesn’t know yet... She’s only fifteen. But many of her friends already seem to have a plan, and she feels like she should… Continue reading Peace Through Prayer

“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice...” 1 Samuel 15:22 There’s a great song called “Breathe” by Jonny Diaz.  One phrase of the song says, “Lay down what’s good, and find what’s best.” We often have good intentions.  We want to help others.   We help a little here. We help a little there.  We donate some… Continue reading Finding What’s Best

Dear Lord,  Let my mouth thank You.  Let my mouth praise You for Your goodness and mercy. Let me pray continuously, realizing the power that is found by doing so.  Let my love for my husband please You.  Guide me in teaching my children, whom You entrusted to me, to do what is right in… Continue reading A Prayer For Every Day…