As moms, we have so much to think about, don’t we?  From the daily decisions of what to make for dinner and which shows our kids can watch to deciding whether to take the kids to the clinic or let them sleepover at a friend’s house – our minds are in constant motion. Sometimes, we […]

Everyone goes through times in their lives when they hit rock bottom and all hope seems lost.  For some people, this might mean dealing with the storms of life or simply managing day to day stress. Yet for others, rock bottom may include battling a mental health disorder or an addiction. However, even when things […]

So I don’t know about you, but as a teacher, I am counting down my days until the summer.  Sure, I love my job but I also love not having to set my alarm clock and not having to bring work home with me. Even with a job I enjoy, the summer off is enticing. […]

Outside, the grass has started growing, flowers have started blooming, and my family has started having fun.  After a cold winter, we always enjoy getting out and feeling the sunshine on our faces, don’t you? Spring is the perfect time for enjoying the great outdoors as a family, and there are endless ways to do […]

Being a Christian for 40 years should mean I know what I’m doing. You would think God is a huge part of my life and my every day, but can I admit I’m lacking? In my mind, I have enough energy to do all my roles: wife, mom, daughter, and friend. This energy also allows […]

Struggle and disappointment go hand-in-hand with our life here on Earth. The Bible warns us over and over again that we can expect to go through hard times. However, when those hard time strike, we may feel forgotten by God. If our Father loves us so much, how could he possibly let us go through […]

Once a student told me, “Mrs. Bowen, thanks for being patient with us.” WHAT?!?! I asked her if she would write it down to share with my husband because I know he would never use my name and patience in the same sentence. And well, honestly, I couldn’t really argue with that. I don’t excel […]

Last spring my Grandfather celebrated his 90th birthday and a few months later, took his last breath.  His passing left hole in my heart, yet inspired a renewed passion for taking care of the elderly. And it reminded me what truly matters in our fleeting time on earth. In this modern age, self interest, greed […]

Have you ever had one of those days when everything just seems to go wrong?   Who am I kidding?  We have all had days like that.  You start out with a strong-willed three year old who insists on wearing pajama pants and a superhero costume to Mother’s Morning Out and end up with a […]

I did something really stupid the other day. My husband was gone, and I was home with four extra boys, a new, untrained puppy, whose bladder is the size of a sesame seed, and a potty-training three-year-old, Ethan. I was frustrated and overwhelmed, and I irritable because the first words out of my mouth when […]

We’re in a season of transition  in our family. For the past few months, we’ve been preparing to move to closer to my husband’s job. (If I’m honest, though, our status on the move should currently read, “It’s complicated.” ) While  we’re in a season of planning and packing, we’re also busy praying that God will […]