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But I Want a Cheese Stick!

Her 4 year old self bounces into my bedroom as I make the bed, “Mom, can I have a cheese stick?” she asks. “Hmmm…not right now. You can have one later for snack.” “But, I want a cheese stick now!” she says whining. “You can have one later as yourRead the Rest…

Praise Your Way to a Brand New Marriage

“Ugh, my hair needs cutting, and I look fat,” I spoke to the mirror while trying to make sense of the haystack of hair floating around my head.

“Ah-hem.” My husband cleared his throat and gave me the look. You know the one that says stop what you’re doing – now. His hand on my back; he spun me around, “I think you are beautiful. I’d like you to list me five things about yourself that you like.”

Crickets chirping.

Need Directions?

I don’t know about you, but if given the choice between a map and a compass, I’ll take the map every time. The map tells me exactly how to get to a place and makes the surprises along the way minimal. I can plan alternate routes using the map andRead the Rest…

Just Like Me

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1 (NKJ) My kids are just like me. Okay – maybe not JUST like me: I’m taller (for now, anyway), older, and have a mode of transportation faster than a bike (again – for now). But the things I discover aboutRead the Rest…

A Dream Realized

I knew when my son asked his father to marry another woman there was a problem. He had it all figured out. “Dad, could you please take a second wife? I know it’s okay because Jacob in the Bible had two wives, Rachel and Leah, and God knew all aboutRead the Rest…