Do You Know How Much I Love You?

by | Nov 25, 2013 | Relationships

“Do you know how much I love you?” I ask my youngest son Abe one night as I tuck him in to bed. “How much, mommy?” he replies. And I have to think for a minute about my rhetorical question, not actually expecting to need to explain how much, not sure where even to...

Freedom from the Pain of the Past

by | Nov 19, 2013 | Relationships

This is the third story in our “Freedom From…” Series, an 8-week series featuring women who have faced adversity and found freedom in the process. Our story today is from Linda, as told to Kendra Roehl. Linda is a wife, mother, and grandmother. The greatest challenge...

Mean Girls: Adult Online Edition

by | Nov 11, 2013 | Life Issues, Trends

Many people may know that online or cyber bullying among children and teens in our country has become a problem in recent years, but did you know that this same meanness is now becoming more prevalent amongst adults as well? In fact, one source stated that three out...

Somebody Else Will Do It

by | Oct 21, 2013 | Faith

I have a secret to confess. There have been many times in my life I have dismissed thoughts or actions to help, encourage, or get involved because of five simple little words: Somebody else will do it. As quickly as I think the words, my motivation to step up, to get...

Why Did God Make Me Human?

by | Oct 14, 2013 | Just Laughs

My daughter Jasmine started kindergarten this year. And although she loves the activity, friends, and fun each new day brings, she is also very tired. Going to school all day, everyday, and being just five years old is tough. So last night as I was putting Jasmine to...