Tag Archives: Relationships

As I was doing research on the first Thanksgiving, I found out that the only females left alive after those first awful years of sickness and starvation were four women and two teen girls. It is said ...

It was just a few days ago. The day had only just begun and the thought of having a day completely at home with my kids spiraled me into a sad place. You’d think that after being a “stay a...

I never wanted a daughter. Being a young girl once and currently having a ministry that caters to young women, I was all too aware of the pitfalls and trials that accompany having a daughter. And to b...

I can be a little radical sometimes about certain things and Thanksgiving is one of those things.  I love to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s one of my most favorite holidays, but I’m a r...

My heart soared when I learned that we would be participating in the Be Still Challenge this week.  How I love to be still and hear from my Savior!  It’s gotten harder and harder to be...

Holy and Gracious Father, Today I bring my children to you by name _______________________. I believe that you are a good and righteous Father who delights in bringing good gifts to your chil...

Every kid needs a Ruth. Every family needs a Ruth. Every church needs a Ruth. Even though I spent only a few minutes with Ruth, she permanently colored my picture of senior ...

Dear Father, Today God, I bring to you my husband. I know that the most powerful thing I can do for my husband is to pray for him. I pray that I would have the patience and courage to underst...

Remember the ALS ice bucket challenge where otherwise sane people poured ice water on their heads?  It became a global phenomenon.  And, really why did so many people take part in the crazin...

I look around the dinner table and feel that desperate ache not uncommon to women who deeply love. Whether it's my own family or those who just feel like family, I want so much for them. Thes...