Published August 19th, 2011 by

 It's date night, a rare but highly coveted occasion at my house and I’m on my second set of clothing. Turning in the mirror I ask my husband that question…

Read More Believing Him Because of HIM

Published August 19th, 2011 by

Recently we watched “Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back” with our kids and a particular scene deeply impacted me. Luke is training to be a Jedi with Master Yoda in…

Read More Try Not . . . Do

Published August 18th, 2011 by

My husband deals with a great burden in this world. He is the sole provider of a family of five and it’s a huge responsibility. He’s a business owner, so not only…

Read More Hope = Jesus

Published August 10th, 2011 by

 When I consider my life as a Christian it all comes down to one primary goal… living in complete abandon to Christ.  Sometimes it’s difficult.  For example, giving up in-my-face…

Read More Surrender

Published August 8th, 2011 by

You’ve heard the phrase…  “crosses to bear.” Got any?   You know– little daily disappointments or huge past regrets that we just can’t seem to let go of. Decisions gone…

Read More Crosses and Losses

Published July 29th, 2011 by

 I visited a church a few years ago and the pastor asked this question… “Are you expecting the worst or believing the best about your husband?”   Hmmm?   I…

Read More Believing the Best

Published July 27th, 2011 by

 “Mom, why didn’t you tell me I was going to get shots today?” – The question surprised me as the words tumbled out of my teary-eyed 5 year-old. She sat staring…

Read More Trusting Him

Published July 27th, 2011 by

  I hand my B37 boarding pass to the agent at the gate and hesitantly walk onto the already full airplane. Nearly every seat is taken. In the back are…

Read More Nothing

Published May 3rd, 2011 by

 Do you ever cry out, “God where are you?” or beg Him, “Please Lord, let me feel your presence!” And, do you sometimes feel like He doesn’t answer? It can make you feel wearily…

Read More Are You Living in His Presence?

Published March 9th, 2011 by