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Birthday Cake at the Homeless Shelter
“But Mom--why are we doing this? Why would these kids want this dumb party with people they don’t even know?
Jan 284 min read


Peace on Earth
"Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled" is my favorite line in the dear hymn, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".
Dec 8, 20242 min read


TREASURES AT THE FRONT DOOR
I complained to my friend Linda about the collection of rocks taking up residence in my car, and she added a new Mom Tool to my bag.
Nov 30, 20243 min read


In the Days of Babylon
May the Christians in America stand steadfast as Daniel did in the days of Babylon, remembering that our hope comes from the Lord.
Nov 6, 20242 min read


My Son Hates Church
My son is only three and for him he can't tell much of a difference between his days at the daycare and his time at Sunday School.
Oct 19, 20242 min read

Love Isn’t Equal
I wasn’t the perfect mom, by anyone’s scale. I didn’t love my kids equally, just the way that they needed. And that’s so much better!
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Grace and Forgiveness in Every Stage of Life
“I’ve done some research on you. You’re young, and so are your children. And you’ve never held a position of leadership in our church...
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Don’t Bother the Apron
Susanna Wesley was the mother of John and Charles Wesley, who are credited for founding the Methodist movement.
Aug 29, 20243 min read


God Gives Grace in Potty Training
Full disclosure: I hated potty training. I hated being thirtyseconds from the closest bathroom, I hated spending money on Pull Ups…
Jul 26, 20243 min read


You’re in the Army Now Mom!
Those feelings piled on the surface while her hero was overseas. She built a dam to hold them until her son returned.
Jun 21, 20245 min read


There’s Always Room For One More
Sometimes I don’t even realize how much I needed this person until they are actually smack in the middle of my life.
May 15, 20243 min read


DIET CHERRY SPRITE AND GRIEF
You know that woman you hardly know, but you’d love to be friends with her? She seems funny and smart and just so cool.
Apr 18, 20244 min read


Jesus is Coming!
I am experiencing Advent for the first time and it is truly something special. I didn't know much about it until last year.
Dec 21, 20233 min read


Be Angry and Sin Not
UGH! That little... Why can't they... How disrespectful!!!! Don't they know....?!? Those are just a handful of the thoughts and emotions...
Feb 21, 20224 min read


Fully Engaged
By Guest Author, Allie Ulmer If there’s one thing I’ve learned in adulthood, it’s that life is short. As a mother, I’ve learned that the...
Mar 8, 20214 min read


When Uncertainty Steals your Joy
by Guest Author, Christi Kelly This time two years ago should have been the happiest moments in my life. All four of my children were...
Feb 27, 20215 min read


For the Love of God
Valentine's Day often sparks controversial debates on its merrits as a holiday. It's often touted as being overly commercialized. A...
Feb 14, 20213 min read


My Great Privilege
It was love at first sight when I looked over and saw my newborn son for the first time. I thought, "That's my baby?" I kept thinking, “I...
Feb 7, 20212 min read


The God Who Sees
The last few weeks of 2020 have been quite a whirlwind for me. When I went to my 36 week appointment, I had no idea that I would be...
Dec 31, 20203 min read


Baby's First Christmas
written by Anna Owens December 16, 1988 Dear Jesus, This is my first Christmas, and I really don't know what to do. I can't open any...
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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