Bite of Bread: The Joy of Sacrifice

My husband served in the US Army for twenty-two years. He’s been retired from the military for almost eight now, and even though we feel far removed from those days, they are etched into our hearts. As we walked together the other morning trying to get a little exercise before our day got busy, we passed American flags lining a …

Strength and Joy in the Standing Place of God

I’ve noticed something about myself that I’ve never noticed before. I need to be alone. I need silence. Do you? I bet you do–maybe even more than you know. Whether you’re a momma with small children or an almost empty-nester like me–we need a quiet moment in the day to recharge our spirits. But not just any kind of silence will …

3 Steps to Unbusy Your Life (So you can enjoy the summer)

    Summer is my favorite season. It’s supposed to be the slower season during the year, but I find it often the busiest. I like to be busy though. I’m blessed to have family from Texas visiting me this week. Our days have been filled with sand and ocean waves, seashells, and fireworks. Needless to say, there’s been too …