Five years ago despair held me hostage. Our entire family was called into a conference room in the hospital. We stood in a big circle facing the doctor who announced the verdict that my sister’s situation was void of hope. On that day I learned how vital hope is to our hearts. You simply can’t live without it. We took …
Bite of BreadBite of Bread: Verses to Bless your Day
Isn’t it exquisite? My eyes locked on the huge magnolia trees lining the road opposite the sidewalk that led me home. As I stared at these trees giggles erupted from my silent self. Giggles. All alone staring at these absurd trees I shook my head. Only God could make a tree like Magnolias. Their large waxy leaves and gigantic …
purpose, UncategorizedWhat to do when you Feel like a Failure
As I clipped through my morning walk, accusations of failure threatened my joy despite the beautiful day and my blessings. The accusations were my own thoughts running through my head. You know the ones. There the ones the Enemy likes to use to distract us and stop us from our purposes. Parenting is hard. I’ve made so many mistakes. We …
Book reviewA Good Book to Help Strengthen Relationships: Enter the Giveaway
This is one of my favorite things to do. . . my happy place. There’s nothing like the treating myself to the beach, sitting in the sun, and reading a good book. It’s multi-tasking at its finest. Learning while relaxing and soaking in vitamin D! My latest escape to the beach involved this book, listen, learn, and love: How …
Bite of BreadBite of Bread: God’s Abundance, Fullness and Kindness
Less is more . . . right? Well, not always. Last weekend my house was filled with flowers, both real and fake, as we celebrated my daughter’s upcoming wedding. I love flowers. In fact I forget how much I love them until I allow myself to buy a fresh bouquet. My interior decorating style wavers between modern-minimalist and traditional, so …











