Every Thursday night our family loads up in the car and heads to inner city Little Rock. This includes me, my husband, our homeschooled 17-year-old son, our toddler, and sometimes…
Moms of Teens
New Year, New Adventure—Same ol’ Me (and New Me)
Well, it’s 2012—and for me, the countdown is ticking. God-willing, my family will toddle, wheel, walk, and drag itself into six plane seats bound in an African direction on January…
My Mom Will Feed You!
I was reminded yesterday of one of my kids’ favorite lines: “My mom will feed you!” All I have to do is think about it, and I smile! One particular…
Affirmation from a Teenager…
When you are searching for affirmation … try someone – like God – instead of your teenage son! This past weekend I had a wonderful opportunity to speak at a…
Courage, Gratitude, and Truth… oh my! (Plus a Giveaway)
“Courage may be easy to define, but it usually comes into our lives through hard choices. When facing an unpredictable situation, the decision must be made: to do the right…
What is Home?
How do you define a home? What images come to your mind? Hot meals on a table? Decorating in that style? Stepping over a pile of laundry, dogs, and toys…
Do You Like to Wait?
Do you like to wait? What goes through your mind when you pick the grocery line that appears the shortest then watch ten other people speed past you in the…
When the Bird Leaves the Nest and Flies to a Different Continent
My daughter moves into her apartment today to start her college career. I live in Hungary. She is in New York City. This was definitely not what I envisioned, but…
Wise TV Choices
Are you one of “those” moms who is always the lone boycotter of the newest TV fad? Turns out, you’re a good mom and some new research proves just how much you’re protecting.
School’s (Still) Out … Now What?
Editor’s Note: There’s a few more weeks until school is back in session. Have you heard these words yet? “Mom, I’m bored!” I heard them for the first time yesterday,…