Laughter, Talking, Sun Chips and M&M’s!
They burst through the door. Life enters the room. Wonderful! They fill up my kitchen with laughter, talking, sun chips, and M&M’s. They are the…
Men of Honor
My dear husband celebrated his 62th birthday this year. It is such a milestone that I wanted to acknowledge it. In author Gary Chapman’s bestselling…
Stompin’ On the Stepmonster
You would think after 26 years as a step mother there wouldn’t be anything new to learn. Wrong. It all began when we decided to…
Weddings and the Step family
“My step daughter and I have had a great relationship for over 12 years,” the woman shared. “She is planning her wedding, and I assumed…
MomLife Today with The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
In this special video of MomLife Today from the FamilyLife Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise, Tracey Eyster and Dannah Gresh talk with Crystal…
What’s In a Name?
My toes are hurting something fierce! I just read in Annie Chapman’s book “The Mother-in-Law Dance” the dilemma that some daughters-in-law have about what to…
Will You be My Friend?
Remember the notes when you were a child? Will you be my friend? Circle one: Yes or No Ah, if only it were that simple now….
Forgiveness is a Family Matter
Recently, I read an intriguing book, “Tombstones and Banana Trees” by Medad Birungi. The premise of the book resides in the author’s journey of forgiveness…
Embracing the Diversity of Motherhood
Just like every person on this Earth, every mother is different. God created each mother to be a unique individual, with special gifts and assets…
The Joy of the Lord is our Strength
This past week my eighty two year old father underwent back surgery. Anytime an anesthesiologist puts you under and you have surgery is a good…