I know what it is like to feel paralyzed with fear. When all of the "what-ifs" are flooding your mind like rushing waves, so fast that you struggle to catch your breath. I've been there. If you find yourself overcome with fear, you are not alone. Things that are a...
My family is about to embark on a road trip. We have a tradition of having a goodie bag full of surprises in the car. With three children, the echo of “Are we there yet?” never ceases. We like to add a little fun to the car trip so we play a game approximately every...
Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth while trying to encourage someone? I sure have. It can be hard to know what to say when someone is hurting. I remember when my friend was distraught at a contest judge who unfairly disqualified our team’s entry because...
This lady loves Jesus, fun, and the thrill of a new approach! She is organized, thinks things through, and does not allow anything, including dust, to fall through the cracks.
The world is loud right now. The News, Facebook, Instagram, and Zoom. All are shouting about Covid, riots, fires, politics. Many voices, so many opinions, how do we hear God's voice amid all of the noise? With all the division in the world today, I thought we...
Who could have imagined that the entire world would share the experience we are having today? In many ways, I feel a lot closer to people around the world as this pandemic has touched each of our lives in some way. Due to the speed of modern communication, we...
About a month ago, I tore my meniscus. My knee has been swollen, stiff and painful ever since. Our kids have quickly figured out that mom has resorted to texting and calling them instead of going to their rooms to let them know they are needed downstairs. Every step...
Did you ever play ding-dong ditch as a child? It is where you go up to someone’s door, ring the doorbell and run away as fast as you can so they don’t see you. I confess, that I did this more than once as a child, giggling behind a tree a few houses down. ...
Earlier this month I walked through the doors of a beautiful home where I was going to be officiating a wedding. When I entered the home the grandfather of the groom extended his hand to greet me. My reaction took me off guard: my eyes filled with tears. ...