Helping women find and follow God
On Friday the house was clean. On Monday morning I walked through the door after a trip to the gym to be greeted by dishes in the sink (who doesn’t want French toast on a day off from work and school?), an assortment of shoes lining the staircase, papers left on the kitchen [...]
Habits. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, we all have them, and they make us who we are. As New Years approaches I’ve been pondering my 2013 goals. What do I want to accomplish in 2013? What kind of person do I want to be? When December 31st of 2013 rolls around, what do I want [...]
I live in sunny southern California where the sun shines most of the year. Except when you really, really need it to. Like now. We’ve had some major repairs on a 2nd story patio which is located directly above our bonus room. The entire patio has been stripped, except a few boards and some wires. Which [...]
“You’re such a control freak!” Ever had one of your children accuse you of that? How about a co-worker? A spouse? A friend (or someone who used to be a friend before she labeled you “control freak”)? Maybe you’ve even said it about yourself. I know I have. One of the most common and pervasive [...]
I just listened to the voice mails we received at home last night. “Hello, this is Dr. Burch, calling you to welcome you to the first day of school tomorrow. You are receiving this call because you have zero period. Please plan on arriving no later than 6:40 a.m.” Ashton left for her first [...]
I’d like to give you a gift today. It’s not one you’ll receive in the mail, but in some ways, it’s even better. It’s a gift written right below. You see, I received a gift a few days ago—a gift I loved. But I loved the gift bag almost as much as the gift itself. [...]
He passed me on the sidewalk and smiled a big, broad warm smile. It caught me off guard, but warmed my heart. His steps were measured. His gait slow. His back was bent into the shape that only 90 years of living can produce. I smiled back. Someday that will be me, I thought to [...]
Do you need a vacation? A little R & R? Some summer fun spice up your life? A time out for some spiritual, mental and physical renewal? Take this quiz and find out! How to Know if You’re Overdue for Rest When I’m on a roll with a project I find it hard to stop. [...]
“I hate this game. I don’t want to play anymore.” Does this sound like a two year old? A hormonal teenager maybe? Yes and yes. But it wasn’t; it was my husband. That’s right. My wonderful, godly, fun-loving, pastor, hubby uttered these very words last night while our family sat around the dinner table playing [...]
The caption on the cover of the magazine caught my eye; What Happy Married Couples Do (that you should, too). Turns out the article didn’t deliver as much as the title promised. But it did get me thinking. What do happy married couples do? After 26 years of being happily married, and having a boat [...]