Follow my blog with Bloglovin I couldn’t help but share this post a senior friend of Trevor’s posted on Facebook. We all know how our society has become so sexually promiscuous. When it’s time for my second and third child to get married, I want them to have someone to choose from who has saved themselves for marriage. I’m not belittling those who have already chosen to have sex, and there is a very real concept called “reclaimed virginity.” It’s {Read More}
When we wonder “Why?”
In my last post, I wrote about a book I was reading called, “Fly a Little Higher” about a teenage boy diagnosed with a difficult type of cancer to cure—osteosarcoma. His mom wrote the book and even though Zach died, his mom’s prayers were answered. The death of her son through this cancer was for something much, much bigger. I also indicated that I hoped God never chooses to allow that opportunity for my children. Then Friday night {Read More}
To be whole…check out the GRAFFITI on the other side of the street
How can you understand what it’s like to be homeless if you’ve always had a roof over your head? How do you know what it feels like to starve if you’ve always had food to eat? How do you know what it’s like to be thirsty if you’ve always had clean water to drink? We take for granted the things we are used to having every day. (Tweet that ) Would you appreciate staring at your beautiful daughter more if {Read More}
God-Sized Dreams~Pay it Forward
I’m linking up with Holly Gerth today on the subject of Paying it Forward. Back in the year 2000 a movie titled, “Pay It Forward” opened in the box office and made a huge impact on my life. The concept of paying it forward, though not a new concept, was introduced in this movie in a way that brought new attention to it. Especially for me. Enjoy this short clip before we continue… I’m not going to spoil the {Read More}
Seven Ways to Stay Passionate About Your Passion
Are you passionate about something? How did that passion arise in your heart? Is it a hobby? Is it a calling? A labor of love? Satan loves to discourage us. To make us think our passions—our dreams—are insignificant, or downright foolish. Don’t let him have the satisfaction. Here are seven quick tips to keep your passion alive: (Click here to tweet this ) 1. Stay connected to it every day, one way or another~No matter what your passion is, I {Read More}
A letter to moms whose dreams have been shattered by addiction~Time to reclaim your dream!
This letter is to all of those moms who are hiding, imprisoned by their addiction to prescription drugs; longing for a freedom they don’t believe is possible. Dear Friend, Being a woman is hard. I believe we have Eve to thank for that! No one tells us all of the many hats we must wear as a woman. Let’s see if I can name a few: Friend Daughter Sister Wife Mother Housekeeper Cook Chauffer Launderer Mediator Room-mom Home accountant {Read More}
God-Sized Dreams: Taking a little time out to play…and live a little-girl sized dream
I’m linking up with Holly Gerth at God-Sized Dreams, and when I saw today’s subject (taking a little time out to play) I knew I had to tell you about my trip! In the midst of a writer’s conference, a speaker’s conference, and a blogger’s conference I’m attending this year (yes, all three in one year…I think I’ve lost it), I’m headed to Europe for the first time in my life. My very first time out of the country. One of {Read More}