Last week a friend of mine said to me, “I don’t know how to be happy.” That admission has caused me to pause and contemplate the reasoning behind such a shocking statement….
Parenting
Mama, God Sees You In Your Overwhelm
If you could see me right now, things look a little different than they do on my Instagram account. I’ve been wearing the same hoodie for the last two…
Please Talk To Your Kids About Race
In February of every year, we celebrate Black History Month. And over the last year, I feel like there have been more conversations happening than ever before about race in…
How To Show Your Kids What a Healthy Marriage Looks Like
If you haven’t heard yet, we’re doing something this year called 12 Ways to Connect With Your Kids in 2021. It’s such a great resource for having just ONE…
The Best Kids Books for Black History Month
February is Black History Month here in the U.S, and in our house, that’s something we celebrate. Originally established as Negro History Week in 1926, Black History Month was created…
God Not Google
Where do you immediately turn when you need help? In this digital age, many of us grab our phone or computer. We quickly Google a question to find out the…
The Beauty of Do-Overs
The second the words left my mouth, I knew I blew it. I had been working so hard to build trust with this little boy who had his heart broken…
Is Motherhood a Burden?
My thoughts lead me down a path that I do not believe I am intended to go, but the path stretches before me and elicits words my sinful heart aches…
Scratches on the Dining Table
This is a tale of two tables. A friend of mine has a unique dining table. It’s round with raised stools and has an interesting pattern etched into its surface….
31 Merry Christmas Gifts of Love and Service
Hustle and bustle … bells ringing … trees to trim … cookies to bake … gifts to buy? Or should new traditions be born this year? Why not try something…