How Does God Feel About Lady Gaga?

Pin itFor the last few weeks, I’ve stared slack-jawed at the TV while Lady Gaga gyrated across the stage in her scant alien-esque costumes, and said shocking things to the American Idol contestants while coaching them.  Actually, I didn’t stare too long, since we DVR all our shows.  The Fast Forward button was definitely in order [...]

How Do You Share the Easter Message With Your Kids?

Pin itEach year, around this time, I start seeing the bunny- and egg- themed trinkets in the stores, along with the pastel candy wrappers.  Why, oh, why does candy have to be a major focus of each and every major holiday?!  I know it’s just to derail my efforts at staying in shape! Anyway, with [...]

10 New Year Predictions for 2011

Pin itI have this wonderful friend/mentor/amazing cook, named Barb.  You can (and should) find her at www.mysisterskitchenonline.com, cooking up homemade recipes with real food! Barb never ceases to bless me with her perspective, gained by a life devoted to Jesus and raising four sons.  You heard that right… F.O.U.R. (4).  Anyway, she posted a neat [...]

Prayer for Christian Bloggers at BlogHer Conference

Pin itWhenever I go to a big social media conference, I prepare by packing, RSVP-ing to events, connecting with people I want to see. OK, I go shopping too.  But I don’t want to forget one of the most important parts of preparation- PRAYER. I saw a tweet that asked if we see our blogs [...]

Fruit of the Spirit: Back to My Roots This Week

Pin itNo, I’m not talking about my gray roots (I blame my dad), although I do have a hair appointment tomorrow to insure no one knows this isn’t my natural color.  You won’t tell, right? Anyway, this week I’m leading the music at our church’s VBS, and I’m so excited! Many moons ago (before I [...]

“Am I Doing Something Wrong?”

Pin itTonight, a friend of mine posted a question on Facebook.  One of those exasperated calls for help, where you just want to know that you’re not the only one having a hard time with this “Mom” thing. She ended with the statement, “Maybe I’m doing something wrong.” I know that this friend does her [...]

On Eagle’s Wings

Pin itIsaiah 40 has always been one of my favorite Bible chapters for inspiration and comfort. (Besides being one of my all-time favorite Tenor Solos/Choral pieces of ALL time- “Comfort Ye My People, Messiah.”) I’m pretty sure anyone who has ever been in a church can quote Verse 31: but those who hope in the [...]

Will You Join the M.O.B. Society?

Pin itI am so excited to have Brooke McGlothlin guest posting today, about a great new project for Moms Of Boys! Now I am not in this group… yet! I have three girls. However, hopefully some day (not too soon) my girls will be bringing home new additions to our family- boys. And hopefully, they [...]

Adventures in Missions, by guest blogger Katie Rowland

Pin itPlease welcome my precious friend Katie Rowland, as she shares a story from the last year of her life, traveling with Adventures in Missions.  I have watched Katie grow up since elementary school, and the Lord has gifted her in so many ways, but most of all in a compassionate heart for people, and [...]

The Empty Table

Pin itI tweeted this photo yesterday (taken from my BlackBerry), with this caption, “Let this be an everlasting reminder of the day my kitchen table was empty.” I thought it was kind of funny, since my kitchen table is usually filled with craft items, fabric for my 6yo to create Doll Fashions, mail, homework, and [...]

Praying for Direction

Pin itA little while ago, I posted about my professional goals for 2010. I’m also thinking about personal goals, my family, and what God is calling me to this year. I have been singing in a worship ministry for 14 years now, at two churches we’ve attended over that time period. It’s been a way [...]

Christmas Traditions: Honoring Others with the Underwood Family

Pin itThis week at Real Life, I’m hosting a week of Christmas Traditions, shared by guest bloggers! I am so excited to hear about other families’ traditions, and take a peek inside their holiday! Today, we have Teri Lynn, from Pleasing to You (@TeriLynneU on twitter) Christmas around Chez Underwood is a busy time … [...]

Christmas Traditions: “High Impact Mom” Amanda

Pin itThis week at Real Life, I’m hosting a week of Christmas Traditions, shared by guest bloggers! I am so excited to hear about other families’ traditions, and take a peek inside their holiday! Today, we have Amanda, from High Impact Mom (@highimpactmom in Twitter)! For me the thought Christmas brings to life images of [...]

Devotion: How is Carving a Pumpkin Like Being a Christian?

Pin it I used to be completely against acknowledging anything about Halloween. When I learned the true origins based in Paganism, I was convinced that by joining in any of the traditions, I would be condoning paganism, and opening myself to demonic activity. (I do feel that, at this time in my life, I gave [...]

My New Best Friend

Pin itTwo of my daughters have “kindred spirit” best friends. You know, like Anne of Green Gables talked about “Kindred Spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. Its splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” ~ Anne Shirley It is such a blessing to see my [...]

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