Journeys In Motherhood, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Healing Families

Looking at a recent family picture of the six of us together, I couldn't help but smile because there was a time when I never imagined we would reach this place. Oftentimes, when we see pictures of smiling, happy families on Facebook, we don't necessarily know the depth of what those families have endured or… Continue reading Healing Families

Co-parenting, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Which Path Will You Take?Handling Contentious Connections Through Christ

Relationships are a big part of life, but not every connection is going to be smooth or easy. I’ve seen this up close both as a mom and as a teacher. In the classroom, I’ve watched the same students clash from the very start of the school year. It might begin with little arguments, trying… Continue reading Which Path Will You Take?Handling Contentious Connections Through Christ

Journeys In Motherhood, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

This Joy I Have!

A Lesson That Stayed With Me Years ago, during our morning devotion time, my children and I were discussing the importance of thanking God for His blessings. As our lesson came to a close, my youngest daughter asked a simple question: "What's joy?" Today, that little girl is sixteen, and her older brother is a… Continue reading This Joy I Have!

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Beyond the Surface: “You Don’t Look Like What You’re Going Through!”

Many of us don't look like what we've been through, or we may not look like what we're possibly going through at the time. It's not likely that you'll find someone wearing a T-shirt listing everything they've been through in challenges beginning at their first fall when they begin learning how to walk. Many of… Continue reading Beyond the Surface: “You Don’t Look Like What You’re Going Through!”

Being Authentic, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

You Didn’t Need It

I recently took a social media sabbatical from my personal accounts; I was able to log back into every account except my personal Facebook account, which I had maintained for 15 years. Initially, I was somewhat dismayed that I lost many of my private photo albums, and I also reflected on the people I befriended… Continue reading You Didn’t Need It