I have to admit that there are days I would like to live…alone. Okay, not necessarily by myself, but I’d like to take my husband and my son, run away, and live somewhere where society and culture cannot influence us. Living in America today can be pretty frightening. People are selfish, narcissistic, mean, unconcerned. Sin-full. What is a Christian to do? Tuesday was … [Read more...]
What the Bible says about Infertility
Recently we donated all of our baby gear. Our “baby” turned six in January, and he is our only child. It’s very hard in the evangelical church to be single, childless, or have “only” one child. It’s equally hard to lay down your hope. My husband and I aren’t really sure whether we have given up hope of having another child, or if we have come to accept that having only one … [Read more...]
3 Rejuvenating Tips to Calm Your Mind and Soul
I once enjoyed a luxurious spa day with girlfriends. A waterfall rippled down a marble wall, glass pitchers of fruit-filled water flanked a granite, dessert-laden counter, and reclining couches overlooked a beautiful Florida lake. I was given a fluffy white robe and slippers and lead to a massage room. Upon entering, I was directed to an assortment of tiny cards, each with … [Read more...]
2 Overlooked Truths That Will Change Your Life Today
I scoured the pantry for the chocolate chips, my go-to stash when there's no other chocolate in the house. The search wasn't quite frantic, but it was certainly urgent as I sought what my appetite craved. When I finally conceded to myself that the hunt was in vain, I'm pretty sure my shoulders slumped a little. I wasn't going to get my fix. Not this time. As I … [Read more...]
Why I Have Hymns on My Phone
One year ago, my mother had a stroke. In fact, she suffered from a very rare, very severe, usually deadly brain bleed. She was taking a new medication at the same time, so we initially wrote off her symptoms as an allergic reaction to the medicine. By the time I saw her, her brain had been bleeding for a week. She had gotten lost on her way to church, double billed clients at … [Read more...]
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