Motherhood

My leisurely summer is quickly coming to an end, but boy did I sure need a break from all of our constant moves, homeschooling through our many trials, and just the demands of life!  However, we still have one day left of free bowling with friends and a day at the beach with our family!…

I’m a little late to the reading party seeing how this is July, but I know that God doesn’t care! July Forgotten God:  Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan Wisdom for Today by Chuck Smith August Crazy Love by Francis Chan September Helper by Design by Elyse Fitzpatrick October Real…

I was 16 yrs. old when I gave up my virginity.  Yep, you read that right.  I gave it up, I didn’t lose it because I made a choice. Even though the teen-aged boy pressured me and I was scared to do ‘that’, I gave in anyways because I was more afraid that he would…

I have nothing to offer you today, because I hurt.  I can’t encourage you or equip you or even inspire you to draw closer to the Lord because my spirit has been crushed.  I know I should be writing my final post in my single’s series, but I can’t because I’m just empty inside. As…

I’ve been in full-time ministry for many, many years now. Ministry to my husband. Ministry to my children. Ministry within my home and outside of my home. I’m tired of serving others all in the name of Jesus Christ. I’m tired of being rejected and persecuted for my faith. I’m tired of living through trials…

I don’t like to cook.  Never have.  Even as a young girl is was not my thing and it’s still not my thing today and now I am in my 40’s.  However, because I want to honor the Lord in all that I do, I cook for my family regardless of how I feel. When…

I am not spiritual enough.I am not compassionate enough.I am not gracious enough.I am not loving enough.I do not have enough faith.I have been hurt too much. I am not strong enough to go where you are sending me Lord. Just to write this post brings me to tears and yet the situation has passed.…

Christmastime has not always been an easy time for me.  5 years ago, my father died on Christmas Eve and the following year the economy took a downward spiral.  As a result of this decline, our Christmas traditions, preparations and presents became less and less with each passing year. Traditions. Memories. So much of what…