Songs of Joy
Life. How easily it becomes broken. A mess. Even death. But God... He restores brokenness. He restores our mess into something new and good. He is life. Eternal life. I have been deeply saddened this...
View ArticleThe Day I Screamed at a Groundhog
Rubbing my sleepy eyes, I peeked out at the garden from my second story window. The zucchini was thriving! The leaves, so big and beautiful! Oh, I can't wait to see the squash this plant produces I...
View ArticleTo Experience Great Joy and Pleasure
I take great joy and pleasure in being in the presence of my husband and my children. I can't help but smile when my dear friends are visiting me. I know these people. I have a personal, in-flesh, real...
View Article10 Things I Learned From My Mother-In-Law
The other day I was pondering what I would say if I were asked to speak about my Mother-in-law and the kind of woman she was. Of course, my mind was flooded with sweet memories of her and as I sat down...
View ArticleWhen Cancer Shakes Our Family…
I was pulling our homemade pizza out of the oven when it happened. The white and hot pink trim of my phone buzzed around on the kitchen island behind me. Careful not to burn myself on the round...
View ArticleDeny Yourself
If you've followed my blog for a while, you may recall a while back when I shared my thoughts with you about a short video called Be Still by Lisa Chan. It was the first in the True Beauty Films series...
View ArticleTo My Fellow SuperMoms…Yes, You! – A Word of Love From Me
My dear readers, I adore and appreciate each of you so much! You aren't just beautiful hearts walking alongside me on this journey through motherhood, you are an amazing community of friends. You...
View ArticleCelebrate Her Birthday With an Art Party
My husband and I are trying to get to the point where our children aren't expecting some huge birthday party every year. After all, I never had birthday parties and neither did he. It shouldn't be a...
View ArticleA Letter to My Future Son-in-Law
I know how crazy this sounds. My daughter is only 8 years old, yet here I am writing a letter to her future spouse. See, the thing is, my husband and I have a nightly routine with our daughters where...
View ArticleStaycations Offer Family Fun!
It's no secret my family has been through rough financial times the past several years. Going on vacation has been something we've only dreamed of during our hardship, and this summer will be no...
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