I live in the South, but I am a beach girl at heart. Of all of my reasons to have a love affair with sandy beaches and tropical climates, the ocean itself has captured my heart. The magnetic power of the waves remind me that I am a small, finite part of this world and makes…
Clutter. It’s the nemesis of every homemaker, yet in seasons of busyness and rushing through hectic schedules, at times it seems unavoidable. “I’ll just stack the mail here until I can go through it later.” “I ran out of time to put away the laundry, so I’ll leave it in the basket for another time.”…
“Yes, the tumor is cancer.” “I’m afraid we have to let you go.” “Your daughter’s issues point to one thing- Autism.” “I want a divorce.” “It’s time to file for bankruptcy.” Life is hard and some situations can wound so deep, we wonder if we’ll survive these troubled times. We look at the seasons…
{This post contains affiliate links, and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission that goes to fund this blog.} I’ve failed as a mother. My child’s out of control behavior is my fault. I just can’t seem to control my weight and regain a healthy life and habits. I feel like a…
While I love Christmas, I get a little panicked and overwhelmed at my to do list. Focusing on all that has to be done makes my blood run cold and my palms sweat, yet I am determined that this year it will be different. This year I will celebrate instead of rush. This year…
Economics is a challenging subject or field of study. I remember battling it as a high school and college student and being baffled by concepts that didn’t seem relevant to my everyday life. There are a lot of theories and disciplines to memorize. Sometimes the classroom sessions and extra readings here and there are not…
As a veteran teacher, I just knew I would never parent the out-of-control child. An expert at parenting before I was even a mom, I admit I was smug in my ability to raise children who were obedient, good citizens and who loved the Lord. Boy, did God have other plans for me. Now officially…
Your child’s room resembles a battlefield? Yeah, that’s a common problem for many parents. No matter how hard you try to instill some sense of responsibility in your child, the results are always the same. Children clean their rooms one day and on the next, they’ve become just as messy. It’s understandable, since the younger…
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{This post does contain affiliate links and I will make a commission if you purchase through them. You can read the Disclosure Policy for more details.} You feel the stirring in your soul and the longing for more of God in your life. If you’re honest, you have no idea where to start to jump-start…
Dear Complacent Christian, It’s 8:30 on a Sunday morning, as you and your family scramble to get to church on time. Not a hair out of place, your smiles give the illusion that life is near perfect. Before you get to the car, you realize you left your Bible inside and you dash back in…