Dear Dad, I used to wonder why. When I was younger I thought maybe you were afraid. Then I got older, I thought maybe you were just too narcissistic to care about anyone but yourself. Some years I thought it was my fault. Some years I was mad and saw all men as walk away Joe’s […]
4 Truths Every New Mom Needs to Know
Newsflash, leaving your child with a sitter for a date night is not a bad thing. When our son was born I had a bit of baby blues. Not full on postpartum depression but I distinctly remember feeling like the walls were closing in on me at home. This introverted homebody was in desperate need […]
Christian Youth Culture and Sexuality
I entered the doors of the Giant Center in Hershey Pennsylvania with anxious anticipation of impacting youth with the truth of God’s love and the amazing craftsmanship of our sexuality. Table display set. Books ready. Prayers released……………. Long minutes passed as we awaited the thousands of youth gathering for this annual youth event. I’m not […]
9 Tips for Thriving In The Busy Times
In my mind I cook all of our meals from scratch, I hang all clothing on the drying racks to dry, the kitchen is tidy, the floors swept and the beds always made. I spend time in prayer every day, my blog posts are scheduled in advance and my inbox never reaches past 10 unread email….which […]
Great Christian Books from My Bookshelf
Great Christian books are not heard to find. Searching Amazon or your local Christian bookstore will certainly not leave you lacking. Sometimes, though, it’s overwhelming to decide what to read. Here are some books I have read, or am currently reading that have been insightful, fun or education and enlightening to me. Biblical Sexuality Sharing […]
Top Parenting Posts of 2015
I once had a co-worker tell me to enjoy the last few days of life because in essence it was “over” once the baby was our son was “sucking air” as he put it. Not the most pleasant of individuals but I was used to his negative, nasty attitude. After 10 years, you get immune. But […]
The Day My Son Asked About Dead Cops
It was a Friday morning. The sun was just breaking the horizon while I sat in dim light working on my website with frustration settling into my shoulders. A distraction was coming. I’ve come to love the sound of little footsteps before dawn. I heard his musical sea horse before I saw him. What he […]
7 Actions Steps When You Lose Your Temper
When all have times when our emotions take over. When you lose your temper with the kids, what should you do? The Lord reminded me recently of just how precious tender little hearts can be and how we must be quick to correct our mistakes…….. I met her in the hallway about 20 minutes after […]
Preparing Your Holiday Gathering For An Autistic Child
Editor’s note: Admittedly, I have little contact with anyone who I know is on the Autism Spectrum. This isn’t by choice it’s just part of our lives. I know many people do. And when I asked on Facebook about stressors during the holiday season this topic came up. Parents with Autistic children face a different set […]
Managing the Holidays With Little Ones
The holidays overwhelm many of us with the lengthy to-do list for preparation, whether that’s cleaning or shopping… or both. “So little time,” as the saying goes. Now add being a new mom to the mix. What’s a gal to do? Surviving the holidays with an infant in tow can actually happen. It can be […]