Enough Is it enough? We can often fall into the trap of asking ourselves if what we hope for our lives is enough. This is especially true from moms everywhere. There is so much pressure on women to do so much. It is almost as if society has belittled the call of staying home. If…
How I Became a Writer and Artist Writing has not been my forte all my life. Although I took a BA in English and became a public school teacher, I spent 13 years as a stay-at-home mom. Even though I have always read and helped our kids with assignments, I never wrote much since university.…
Recently a friend, and fellow Sunday school teacher, told me about the lesson plan she had for her class. She was teaching her kids about the body of Christ. Her demonstration perfectly presented how we must work together as a body/unit. She had one child sit in the middle, unable to use their hands.…
Her bedtime ritual has become quite treasured. Each night she chooses the book we will read together before lights go out and the dreams begin dancing in her head. This night she had chosen a book about a penguin who wanted to fly. The poor little penguin! Try as he may, he just couldn’t get…
Jealousy is something that we all face from time to time. One of our Moms from our Community has been brave enough to share her struggle with us. I’m sure we all can relate. Today four of our ongoing Community Writers have responded to this struggle with empathy and encouragement. Thank you for being…
This time of year brings a lot of focus onto one of my favorite people of all time. She is viewed by the world through many lenses, and is often pictured as a serene, quiet, submissive girl who graces stained glass windows and religious portraits or jewelry with timeless beauty and grace. She is Mary,…
“Even you can understand that work in the church is of greater importance than work done in the secular world.” The words hung in the air for a moment, like a shocking Sunday comic balloon. My gracious husband just smiled. I didn’t know how to respond. These words were from a pastor, a pastor…
You can be a Blogger no matter how busy you are. No more putting your desire to be an author on hold. Now is the time to deliver your message. Don’t wait for a quiet day or when you have all the laundry done. Don’t wait for the kids to grow up. God has a…
I only have 33 years to live. He could have said that but He didn’t. I’m reminded of this whenever I’m surrounded by the urgent hustle and productivity of modern life. But it’s not just busyness anymore, is it? We have added mission, ministry and purpose into the mix so that more and more the…
“How do you get to Heaven?” Step one in my new Sunday school class. Figure out the gospel. My husband was across the hall doing the same thing with the youth. “Well, you have to be good.” “You need to obey God.” “You go to church and read your Bible.” My kids are in that…
