God’s Promises 26 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

God’s promises help when our feelings fail us. Sometimes life hits hard and everything you believe to be true seems to be turned upside down. And to make things worse problems don’t seem to come indi...

A prayer that sits on my dresser 25 Aug 2013 | 04:30 pm

This is a prayer that I have had for a long time on my dresser. I think I may have taken it from my Grandmother a long time ago, it is written on worn newspaper and taped to the back of card stock to ...

God is my strength while parenting teenagers 21 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

He stood with me—while parenting teenagers— and gave me strength What happens when the “worst” you think could happen, happens?  How do you move forward? Have you uttered the words “No Lord this is n...

Senior year of high school, is it easier the second time? 19 Aug 2013 | 03:34 pm

Senior year of high school is finally here. Two boys in the span of 18 months. It was not easy, but I would not trade it for the world. My oldest is in his second year of college and my second son i...

We were joyful 18 Aug 2013 | 04:30 pm

School begins on Monday in our house 17 Aug 2013 | 06:52 pm

For all my teacher friends who have all the students returning on Monday. For all the parents who are sending their kids to school on Monday. (I know all parents don’t feel this way, but I am HAPPY ...

Giving God control is not easy 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm

The human side of me can think of a handful of people I would like to send this to, but I know Christ is in control and I leave it in His hands. As I said: Have a great Friday! Is there anything I c...

When was the last time you played hard? 14 Aug 2013 | 06:30 pm

After a previous night of Rocky having a lot of energy at the same time I was exhausted. I knew I had to find more ways to wear him out. I have been hesitant of dog parks, but I do have the advantage...

Falling apart? Welcome to the club! 12 Aug 2013 | 04:30 pm

Do you ever become nervous when everything is running smoothly?  I do! It is like waiting for the next shoe to drop. Sadly, I guess that makes me a pessimist similar to Eeyore. I am working on becom...

Do you think you can fly? 12 Aug 2013 | 02:56 am

Obviously my youngest son does! He participated in “Messy Game” day our youth leader organized at church. I love this picture I want him to always think he can soar!