Are You Stressed?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Anxious because there’s no way to get it all done? Fearful because you don’t know how to handle a difficult person? Unsure…
I Still Do
As I stood there in my white strapless gown across from the handsome boy I’d been dating for years, it was easy and effortless to…
Mom, What’s for Dinner?
Can you keep a secret? I’m not all that overjoyed when my kids bust through the doors and bellow, “Mom what’s for dinner?” Riveted by my…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Consider This…
Recently we moved from the house where we’d lived for nearly 35 years. You can imagine the stuff that five kids and two parents had collected…
Beautiful Mess
“I am a mess” are words I have uttered more times than I would like to admit. Do you feel me? If you are a…
Stepping Up— Simple Ways To Help Others On Mother’s Day
Do you know someone who is dreading Mother’s Day ? The commemorative celebration filled with flowers, joy, and appreciation can turn into a trigger of…
I’m Passionate About Teaching My Children . . . Service to Others
Last week my children and I were visiting the doctor in a questionable part of town. (This doctor believes in caring for inner-city kids, which…
Making a Home
When my daughter recently turned four, I decided to save money and make her cake myself. I scoured the internet for cute pumpkin-themed ideas and…
Autism, Food, and Weighty Parenting Issues
As a child I struggled with food. Texture issues and a strong gag reflex made meals a chore. I didn’t even like going over to…
Let No Ivy Take Root
by Kim Chaffin Last night at Bible study we were talking about spiritual battle and a young mom in our group gave a great analogy of…