Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances? Whoa, that's a tall order! How do I rejoice always? Conviction hits...

Family is so much deeper than blood relations. When I think about it, adoption has been around almost from the beginning of time. Joseph...

Tired, hot, and thirsty I sat on the church patio. Several tables away a man was talking with friends. He approached convinced I was sad...

Have you ever felt taken for granted, ignored, or unseen? I believe everyone has at some time or another. I know I have! in the past, I...

God speaks into our lives in new ways each day. He recently revealed His love to me through the love I have for my child. Finding my...

My dad recently made a comment that changed my course of thought. I'd been griping about an important action my child didn't take. As I...

Homeschool Note: Sometimes for the early grades no curriculum is the best. Keep learning fun and allow for learning through play. Here...

The Gift of Received Preconception steals compassion and breeds judgment. My heart drops as I watch. Preconception speaks words from the...

In a world where darkness is magnified it’s a blessing to witness kindness. Glimmers of hope reveal themselves enlightening a dreary day....

Stigma would be non- existent if more people responded in love with a desire for understanding. Kind reactions when someone opens up...

Here's the verse that keeps me going on this homeschooling journey! "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses...

How Do We Find Jesus? Today at Vacation Bible School we learned about Jesus walking on the water.  Peter got out of the boat and walked...

"They Just Weren't Thinking" The groups all gathered and a few are new. Newbies stand aside not knowing what to do. Old friends talk with...

Rushing waves, pelicans taking dives, sand pipers, sea gulls, and sunsets captivate me. Each time I see the evening's sun painted sky I...

that's great! My kids had a similarly elaborate bedtime routine. Some of my sweetest memories are centered around bedtimes. Having kids...

It's your loss if you jump to judge the "quiet ones." Let me tell you what you may be missing. 1. You'll never find a better listener. 2....

MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Communication Advice from the Mind of an Overthinker- The brain of a deep thinker will not rest without clarity....

Really try it. I have heard some of the most interesting stories this way. Some people will pour their life out to you in a matter of...