Readers of the Week

Pin itIt time for another addition of the Readers of the Week. I really can’t believe the fact that people actually read my stuff, and I’m thrilled. So I’m giving back to you with links and a little recognition. I love everyone who interacts with me, but I have to just highlight a few. Rodney [...]

A Lesson in Friendship

Pin itMy kids are starting school this week. We are going full-throttle into our full schedule next week. As I was reflecting on our summer, I remembered something my oldest daughter and I learned at the beach. I actually think this is one of the most important lessons in life, and one of the hardest [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Man’s (& Woman’s) Best Friend

Pin it Our sweet Giant Schnoodle (giant schnauzer/standard poodle), Nigel lost his manhood today. So for WW, I thought I’d honor him by bragging about what a great dog he is. Here he is with his brother, Julian (adopted by my SIL) and protecting our sleeping Princess, who loves him the more than all of [...]

Mom Profile: The Don’t-Stay-at-Home Mom

Pin itI am honored to be called a Stay-at-Home-Mom. I believe there is nothing more important than raising the next generation. A couple of the job titles I could put on my business card are: Head Chef and Nutritionist Financial Manager Sanitation Specialist Child Development Expert and Child Psychologist Acquisitions Manager (aka professional shopper, and [...]

Have You Seen Enough?

Pin it“Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand. But the passages that bother me are those I do understand.” ~Mark Twain Our senior pastor, Scott, yesterday highlighted this statement by one of the most quoted atheists before his awesome teaching on John 6:60-71. Most Christians have at least one [...]

Man of the Year Awards

Pin it Ladies, try not to get too jealous when you read today’s post. I was encouraged by reading a post on SpeakingThruMe to examine what I say about others on my blog. I try to be very positive in general when speaking about my husband, Judd. But sometimes a funny anecdote, like setting things [...]

In My Daughters’ Eyes

Pin it In my daughter’s eyes, I see a quiet strength that can only come from the Lord. A desire to please God and to do her best. A longing to reach out to others and build them up. The ability to form a deep bond and love deeply. The fruit of righteousness will be [...]