The verse glared at me from the page as if it was mocking me: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Those were the days when… My four-month-old screamed in pain and struggled to nurse because of his acid reflux. My two-year-old was…
I’m constantly trying new ways to manage time and balance life. It’s like a dance. There are times when I’m stepping on toes or my toes are being stepped on. It’s hard to tune into the beat of the music when my mind is full of rules. I love watching dancers. Their eyes are focused…
Dear Friend, Why should I forgive? Well, the most straightforward answer is simply that Jesus said that we must forgive. “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15, NLT) “Make…
Boxed curriculum and textbooks are very helpful, but nothing can beat real life experiences. When you tap into a child’s interests, you touch their heart. My kids still talk about the free frog that we found in our yard and had as a pet for a few weeks. We did a homeschool unit on frogs and…
Today we conclude our blogging series about becoming a writer. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. Every writer shared a unique story about their writing journey. All of the posts are filled with inspiration and encouragement. This series is for you if you are a writer or interested in…
There were heavy sighs followed by eye rolls. I didn’t think my request was that demanding, but apparently I had pushed too far. Again. “Please? If you just smile nicely and look like you love each other, this will be over fast, and I won’t ask for any more!” That promise worked just long…
There I stood, mouth gaping open, heart pounding, head starting to throb as I listened to the words coming out of his mouth: “The practice is closed, we can’t see any more patients.” In disbelief, I stood stunned. In 2008, after almost sixteen years in nursing, with three and a half of them spent as…
I have always loved writing, it has been a form of creative expression from as far back as secondary (High) school. I used to write a lot of poetry too, shifting between playing with rhyme to playing with description and meaning. Writing is much more than an activity to me, it is a doorway…
I hate having to discipline my children. I don’t know of a single parent who actually enjoys this aspect of life. However, I realize it is important in raising children up properly. Our children need to know there are immediate consequences for poor choices. They need to understand that obedience, temperance and respect are essential.…
My first child was a boy. Or at least, that’s what I told everyone. There was not a doubt in my mind that the baby growing inside me was a boy. And so I did the sort of things that anyone would do if they were a hormonal, mildly OCD pregnant woman with anxious tendencies…
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