Life
Forgive Yourself
05/16/13
Most of the time we learn through our mistakes. We need to forgive ourselves and move on.
Saying the Right Thing
05/16/13
I try to be friendly, but I get nervous that I won’t say the right thing, that others will see through me to the shy person I am at heart.
Mercy For Eating Disorders
05/13/13
Today, five-year-old girls are being treated for eating disorders.
Heart Condition
05/13/13
We have a heart condition. The diagnosis is serious.
Disappointed on Mothers Day
05/13/13
Have you got the after-Mother’s Day blues? You’re not alone.
Exercising is for the birds!
05/9/13
Encouragement can create great things!
My One-of-A-Kind Mother
05/9/13
Parenting is most effective when lived out by example. Although my parenting style is different than my moms, she taught me the most important thing: living by faith.
Who Are You People?
05/6/13
Three easy ways to connect with your kids throughout the day.
Here Comes the Sun
05/5/13
She had to remind herself to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Praying Friends
05/2/13
I love to pray for my friends at work, and I am encouraged to know my friends pray for me.
I Put Down the Mace
05/1/13
Graceful? No, that's not me, but that's ok. I've had some real memorable moments and sometimes it's just best to laugh.
Seasons Change
04/29/13
The truth is that there is beauty in absolutely every season. But sometimes we have to look really closely to find it.
How I Make Eating Organic Affordable
04/29/13
I’ve heard it said countless times that the high cost of organic grocery items is a deterrent to eating more organic food - but it doesn’t have to be.
The Unseen Tragedy - Fear
04/22/13
It is easy to see the obvious horror that came out of the Boston bombings, but what about the unseen tragedy?
The Winter of My Discontent
04/22/13
Lately I’ve felt like every yes I give – even for good things, even for great things – is a “no” to my family, a “no” to sleep, a “no” to sanity.
Silver Linings
04/22/13
It is possible to find meaning in the midst of pain.
Lunchtime Prayers
04/19/13
Immediately upon returning to work, I saw a glimmer of hope in the situation over which my heart was heavy.
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story
04/18/13
I love history! World War Two has always captured my curiosity.
Trouble Talk
04/18/13
To me, gossip can sometimes fall into the category of "trouble talk," which is probably why I have a hard time not doing it.
Overwhelmed by Senseless Violence
04/16/13
As we continue to find our collective footing after Monday's tragedy in Boston, I am reminded of another time when senseless violence seemed to rock the foundations of peace in our nation.