Words of Encouragement
Helping Our Kids Identify and Understand Their Emotions
Teaching our kids to name their feelings is such an important skill. The last few days I have been in Texas visiting my sister and nephew. He is so much fun and full of energy,…
Repair the Rupture
I did it again; I let my mouth lead me into trouble. Last week, I was feeling overwhelmed with what I had on my plate. As the feelings of frustration built up inside, sadly I…
Remember the Goal is Progress, Not Perfection.
I did it again. I skipped the most important part of my day yesterday. Waking up, I began my day with the intention of spending time with God first thing in the morning. However, the…
Merry Christmas for our house to yours!
Merry Christmas from my family! Just wanted to share our Christmas card with you this year! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas! Praying you remember how much Jesus loves you! I am also praying for everyone…
When our World gets Flipped Upside Down
I was in awe of what God showed me while reading the Christmas story in Luke. Picture Mary planning for her wedding, excited to be a carpenter’s wife, and looking forward to starting a family…
Which phrase best describes you?
I can do this, or God can do this. I wish I could say that I always picked the latter one. For years, I tried to do life in my own strength. I was always striving and…
Are you missing a loved one this Thanksgiving?
It felt like there was a hole in my heart. I was waking up on a National family day without my family. I can honestly say it was one of the hardest days after my…
Encouragement for those Feeling Overwhelmed and Depleted
I cannot keep up with it all: my to do list. Intentional time with my loved ones. It feels like life is spinning faster than I can handle. My mind is easily distracted, and my…
A Special Thank You to Veterans
I am so proud of my dad! He served our country as a United States Marine! Growing up, he taught me the Marine Corp hymn and Semper Fi. But what I learned most was the…