Too much. Too intense. Too crazy. Too opinionated. Too controlling. Too active. Too passionate. Too angry. Too expressive. Too eager… [this self-talk swirled my thoughts down the toilet] Someone would tell me to just “calm down” and I’d feel like screaming. I’d share my opinions and I’d get a head shake or smirk in response […]
Amusing Moments for Dad: Yes, You Are Appreciated!
Okay, let’s be real honest here: fathers often get the rotten piece of the pie. That doesn’t even make sense (who has had rotten pie?), but you know what I mean. The masses applaud moms and say, “Thanks for making the sacrifices, thanks for always being there, thanks for loving me when I wasn’t lovable,” […]
Making Summer Count
I initially thought I’d put a tagline on the title–something like, Parenting Your Kids Away from Selfishness–but then I thought, ya know, these concepts are really for everyone. For the first time in several years, I’m not teaching a summer course for Regent U. At first, I wasn’t overly excited, since I get paid per […]
3 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Temptation
Last night I read a Bible-story about Jesus to Landon. I’ll admit, sometimes I read without letting the Holy Spirit influence me as well; news flash, it’s not just for the kids. Page 8 caused me pause. “But Satan, the enemy who had spoiled God’s world, wanted to stop Jesus from doing God’s work. “He […]
5 Things To Do In Front Of Your Kids & 5 Things to Avoid
Corbin often comes up to me, asking, “Mommy, will you play a game with me?” Although I love to play games, I have to force myself to relinquish my to-do list and sit down in the middle of the afternoon to play cards or Checkers. I know full well that game playing is my son’s […]
Reliance vs. Responsibility
“If our identity is in our work, rather than Christ, success will go to our heads, and failure will go to our hearts.” ~Timothy Keller In case you haven’t already figured this out, I write for myself as much as I write for my readers. Whatever “lesson” I’m learning, I’m still in the process of […]
Go Ahead, Try Me: A Rebel’s View on Authority
Last week my husband came to me regarding an issue at work. Being a respectful rule-follower, he told me his conundrum and wondered if he had done the right thing or not. I laughed, “I’m not the person to be asking.” He has a strong sense of right and wrong and operates out of conviction, […]
Dear Pinterest Mom,
Dear Pinterest Mom, Yesterday I spent more time than I really had trying to get my Pinterest site caught up and more professional. Honestly, the whole process confused and exhausted me: I still don’t know how to embed a meta tag or configure my website, but anyway…. How does one navigating the sea of Pinterest […]
Weekend Exhale: Leave Inspired
Sometimes we just need to be reminded that “yes, you can”. Persevere and work hard, and follow those dreams. I don’t know about you, but I’m nervous this little sweetie is going to fall off the bed. Gets me every time. See what God sees: the beauty and potential within all […]
Exciting Offer And Latest Books
Just wanted to let you all know that Amazon is running a promotion on my brand-new novel, Treasures of Home. For a limited time, you can purchase my book for $6.99 (that’s over 20% off). Take advantage of the offer and buy yourself, or a friend, my latest book. Who should read my book? A. […]