The dreaded honey-do list is absolutely one of this single mom’s biggest struggles. It goes without saying that there are challenges involved with single parenting, particularly for a mom…
Faith
An Empty Vessel: The Need for Time with God
A few minutes ago, I sank into my chair and stared at the blank computer screen. I poised my fingers over the keys and waited … and waited some more….
6 Ways to Find Peace On the Roller Coast of Life
There’s a video I love of a dad who takes his child on a virtual roller coaster ride. It was a scary roller coaster, as most are. Just watching the…
Small Group – No Longer Alone
I have known loneliness. The day I married began a greater unveiling of something I saw but didn’t understand. There were trips to the E.R., medications, doctor’s visits, therapy, the…
I’m One of *Those* People
My younger sisters told me they thought I should go to counseling. You see, my life fell apart last year – in a huge way. I’m the oldest of…
I Can’t Let Fear Affect My Witness to My Kids
Am I alone or has the parent anxiety around our kids’ faith walk ramped up to high alert unlike any generation before? I so very much want to run…
I Meet with Jesus Every Day
I meet with Jesus every day among the chaos of motherhood. Some days I meet with Him with a kid on my hip. Most days it’s with a cold cup…
Dear God, Please Superglue My Mouth Shut
A few years ago, my husband and I attended a lovely marriage retreat in the Georgia mountains. Even after thirty-two years of marriage Steve and I like to get away…
God of the Impossible
My four-year-old son Jayden has an incredibly creative mind. In one conversation we can be talking about the cookie he’s eating, then suddenly we’re discussing flying through galaxies. On an…
Mom-Self-Care in the Midst of Family Care
Over the past year, I’ve been in high-octane mothering mode. I know all of you are familiar with this. One or more of your kids suddenly has extra needs and…