All my life, I have struggled to fit in. It has brought much anguish, tears, and bitterness over the years. Today, when was I driving in the car, God lit up a light in my head: He said: “Actually, I didn’t create you to fit in. You are not built to fit in a...
Valentine card to husband
For this Valentine’s Day, when we write cards for our children and to their teachers, don’t forget to write something you love about your husband. This is my Valentine card to my hubby: Dear Chuck, Thank you for being the husband and dad who doesn’t just show up on...
You Are Not Alone
I cooked in a dutch oven Sunday night. I’m just now getting around to soaking it to hand wash it. 🤷🏻♀️ I may not always keep up with the dishes, but my family is always fed even if it’s a bowl of cereal. I may not always keep up with the laundry but my family always...
Your Heart is a House
Your Heart is a House. Like a house, your mind and heart have rooms: There is the living room, bedroom, guest rooms. Etc. Know who is in each of your rooms. God should be in the main living room. He should be the center of everything and be seen at all times. Your...
The Day After Christmas
I don’t know about you, but on the day after Christmas I suddenly felt that all the colorful decorations which I poured sweat for, looks a little bit too noisy and too busy now — I can’t wait to take them all down. And with that, a cloud of sadness came over me. It’s...
All Our Father Ever Wanted
It’s Christmas Day. Presents, Christmas tree, and childrens’ smiles flashed and sparkled under the lights. After capturing plenty of video and pictures of our family opening their presents, I felt an urge to step outside and sit down in the bright December morning...
A Reminder for the Season
Hey beautiful mammas, I know in these next three days, things can get crazy. I know for some of you, this is a tough season due to a loved one passing, or hard to be around family members that don’t have the same viewpoint as you. Maybe it’s hard because your marriage...
The Counterfeit Happiness
Christmas is right around the corner, so we checked the children’s toys to make room for new goodies. And for heaven’s sake, we discovered that half of their birthday gifts from six months ago are still in the box! And they are nice toys like lego sets, etc, which we...
December Note to Myself-and Anyone Who Can Relate
Take time to reflect on your day. It’s so easy to subconsciously numb out to the raw inescapable realities of life. Recall the anxieties that weighed you down. Were you able to surrender them and overcome them or is there still work needed to be done there? Reflect on...
When We Roll With the Punches as a Family
Every year,a family friend will graciously invite my little family to her house for thanksgiving. We rarely see them during the year, so it’s always a good time to catch up and enjoy a great holiday meal. This year, however, my kids caught a cold right before the...
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