I hate getting older. I usually steer clear of stereotypes like middle aged women complaining of laugh lines and Keto fails, but after hearing the …
Thoughts on Being Called Ma’am
5 Lies That Keep us From God’s Best
If we lived according to how God sees us, I think our lives would look drastically different. So often we settle for less, give up, …
How To Feel The Joy Of Christmas 365 Days A Year
I felt a literal blast of joy the other night, clutching my seatbelt and praying in the spirit, while my 16-year-old drove us around the neighborhood …
6 Things to Leave Behind in the New Year
I love New Years. Something about new beginnings and chances to improve always gives me a feeling of hope and excitement. Plus, I just love …
4 Ways to Kick a Bad Habit, for Good
Anyone who’s tried to kick a bad habit, or ditch a favorite vice would agree is neither fun, or easy. Even simple, seemingly harmless bad …
Kids. The Cure to Narcissism.
Some say the way to gain humility is to deny the self and pray for it. I say it’s by birthing children. From the time …
Embrace the Season You’re In
I recently survived an annual tradition straight from the underworld, known only to mothers of small children: The outdoor family photo session. For those yet …
Marriage is Killing the Anarchist in Me
I married a rule follower. Like a lifelong Boy Scout, ex-military rule follower who files his taxes in January and would rather lose an appendage …
My Baby Left for College…And Now I Need Tranquilizers
There are so many moments in parental life we just can’t emotionally prepare for. The insanity of screaming like a Sudanese war chief for hours …
3 Ways God’s Mercies are New
I have become a morning person. I don’t know how or why it happened, but there it is. Aside from enjoying the magnificent blend of …