Grocery Glares
How would you respond in your heart if you saw someone buying an elaborate cake with food stamps? The reason might choke you up and make you question how you think about others. Continue reading Grocery Glares
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Complexity Mindset (Stops us from wounding others every time)
So much of life benefits from a simplified approach. But what if I were to tell you that there is one area in which wisdom pleads for you to develop a complexity mindset? What Demands a Complexity Mindset? Our fellow … Continue reading Complexity Mindset (Stops us from wounding others every time)
Berry Eyes
A couple weeks ago, my three-year-old looked at me with his warm eyes wide and said with sweet deliberation, “My daddy has brown eyes. Like me.” Then he looked into my eyes for a moment and said, “Berry eyes. Like Elijah” Continue reading Berry Eyes
Asbestos Inheritance
Imagine throwing a cloth in the fire and rather than it burn to embers, it turned pure white, unhurt by the flames. God says that our inheritance in Him has similar properties. Continue reading Asbestos Inheritance
Top 2 Ways I Pray for My Friends
In a world of endless options and limitless needs to be met, sometimes a simple thing like praying for others can seem a bit overwhelming. Where do we even start? How Do We Prayer Well for Others? To me, the … Continue reading Top 2 Ways I Pray for My Friends
Interviews for the World’s Toughest Job (Must Share Video for Mother’s Day!!)
Check out this video of job interviews for a Director of Operations Position. It is a must see/must share in respect of the Mom’s we love. Continue reading Interviews for the World’s Toughest Job (Must Share Video for Mother’s Day!!)
Your Living Ovation
The Power of Standing Ovations Think of the last time you were part of a standing ovation (or at least present at one). Recently, I was at one of the first performances of the year of Moses at the Sight … Continue reading Your Living Ovation
Top 3 Ways to Thrive as a Mom
Our Mom’s Connect Group at Springhill Baptist Church invited Adrienne McClendon, wife of our lead pastor Adam McClendon, to come and speak to us about how to thrive as a mom. She is the mom of four, with her kids … Continue reading Top 3 Ways to Thrive as a Mom
The Greatest Gift of Christmas
What is the best gift ever given- that is also available to you? What is the true meaning of Christmas? It’s no secret… Continue reading The Greatest Gift of Christmas
When Merry isn’t Possible
As you pass through the lights and glitter of the season, if not you, someone around you is grieving. This season has a way of reminding all of us of what we have lost. Grief should be a welcome part of this season of joy, making the real meaning of the season sweeter. Continue reading When Merry isn’t Possible
The Two Minutes that Changed My View on Cosmetic Products
As I was researching current events and science news topics of interests for one of the one-on-one English as a Second Language (ESL) classes I teach, I went back to an old favorite of many of my adult students, The Story … Continue reading The Two Minutes that Changed My View on Cosmetic Products
Keep the Merry in Merry Christmas
With all the inviting occasions to gather with friends and family, opportunities to connect and serve others less fortunate, grand plans for baking and homemade gifts and crafts, and gift planning, buying and, sigh, wrapping- all thrown in on top … Continue reading Keep the Merry in Merry Christmas
De-Clutter Your Holiday Traditions
It’s easy to look around at what everyone else is doing and at all the great opportunities out there and be so overwhelmed we just want to curl up in a chair with a blanket over our heads. De-cluttering our traditions can help us focus on what really matters to us and to our family. Continue reading De-Clutter Your Holiday Traditions
Where is California’s Water Going?
You might be surprised. As of September 2015, after four years of drought, California was facing record levels of drought- the worst in 500 years. One of the biggest causes is not likely climate change, but a corporation that is … Continue reading Where is California’s Water Going?
Telling Your God Stories Can Change Thanksgiving- and Life
As you sit around the table this Thanksgiving, try sharing stories of how God has protected and worked in your lives. Regularly doing this can ground you and your kids like nothing else.
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5-Minute Self-Assessment that Could Change Your Kid’s Lives
This 5-minute reflection could change the course of your kids’ lives. When honestly done, it will, no doubt, change you. Continue reading 5-Minute Self-Assessment that Could Change Your Kid’s Lives
Dark Energy and the End of the Universe
The universe is expanding, and in recent years, scientists have discovered this expansion is accelerating. What do they speculate this will cause? Continue reading Dark Energy and the End of the Universe
Stressed? Lift your Gaze
Sometimes we talk to God the way my 4 year old talks to my husband, oozing with angst, Daaaaadyyyyy! When we drop our gaze from the eternal to the temporal, it is easy to be filled with anxiety and desperation. … Continue reading Stressed? Lift your Gaze
Energy Bites- My Favorite Healthy Cookie
Looking for something sweet that can energize you, but hoping to get ahead of the holidays and eat something healthy? Want something quick and easy to make or need something to take and share? You have to try these: Energy … Continue reading Energy Bites- My Favorite Healthy Cookie
This Could Be My Last Pair of Shoes
I was sitting in Sunday School staring down at the new running shoes my mother-in-law had so kindly gotten me early for my birthday thinking how amazing they felt when the thought came into my mind, “This could be the … Continue reading This Could Be My Last Pair of Shoes
Ask and It’s Yours
Matthew 7:7-8 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks … Continue reading Ask and It’s Yours
The Secret To Easy-to-Peel, 10-minute, Hard-Boiled Eggs
You just want a quick snack, but you have an aversion to to hard-boiling, because peeling them is just so dreadfully painful and slow? You’ve tried other methods, but your eggs are in the water so long they are dry enough to choke on? Here’s a small trick to solve your problems. Continue reading The Secret To Easy-to-Peel, 10-minute, Hard-Boiled Eggs
3 Ways to Disrespect Your Adult Son (And Respectful Alternatives)
Disrespect is Palpable to Men From watching TV with my husband, I’ve learned a lot about how keen men are to noticing respect and disrespect. My husband is indignant when a woman disrespects her guy, and when she respects him- … Continue reading 3 Ways to Disrespect Your Adult Son (And Respectful Alternatives)
How My Kids Can Know God for Themselves
How can we as parents, grandparents, and loving adults lead our child to know God for themselves as opposed to leading them to give lip-service to what we believe? How can they learn to stand in awe of Him and yet draw near to Him for themselves? Continue reading How My Kids Can Know God for Themselves
What is the Meaning of Life?
The Most Impressive Credits I watched hundreds of movies before I turned 10. I don’t remember too much about any of them. Yet there is one movie stands out in my memory from that time in my life. It wasn’t … Continue reading What is the Meaning of Life?
DIY Beach Day at Home
My four-year-old had a great idea today. He said, “Why don’t we set up a beach in our living room? We can have a sun, and a blanket to sit on, and beach toys!” He had a great idea, and it was super fun! Continue reading DIY Beach Day at Home
Why Won’t He Ask for Directions?
You’re headed to dinner at a house you’ve never been to before, and you just can’t seem to find it. It’s not on the GPS, and you seem to be driving in circles. Only, you aren’t driving, he is. You’re already late and He won’t stop for directions. Before you get too frustrated, take a look at what is really going on here. Continue reading Why Won’t He Ask for Directions?
Teach Your Kids To Read- Inexpensively and Effectively
Whether you are homeschooling or simply want to help your kids get a good start at school, you don’t have to invest in expensive curricula to help your kids read. You can help your child get a good foundation in phonics and reading using free or fairly inexpensive resources. Continue reading Teach Your Kids To Read- Inexpensively and Effectively
3 Ways to Disrespect Your Husband (And Respectful Alternatives)
You love your husband, hands down. Why does He get so angry sometimes- as if you’d punched him in the face? There’s a good chance that something you did communicated disrespect to him. Find out more about what communicates disrespect and what you can do about it. Continue reading 3 Ways to Disrespect Your Husband (And Respectful Alternatives)
Love and Respect Make or Break your Marriage
Are you really communicating care to your spouse in the one way they want it most? According to the Bible and research, the answer to that question can make or break your marriage. Continue reading Love and Respect Make or Break your Marriage
Sip Life Slowly and Enjoy It 