There are events in our lives that make it feel as though we are having to start over. This could be anything from a fitness journey, a failed marriage, a new job, taking a course again, or even just picking up an old hobby again. Honestly, the list could go on for days. For instance, … Continue reading Starting Over
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Turn it around
What a Monday it was today. I would like to say that my day was filled with nothing but love and rainbows, however, that's not always reality. We all have what I like to call mehh days, you wake up with an understanding that today is just one of those days, you look at the … Continue reading Turn it around
3 Hours
Why does it mean so much to hear someone encourage us? On the other hand, why does it hurt so bad when someone does the opposite and discourages us? I'm going to speak from personal experience here so I am by no means saying I have out figured out. When I was being lead to … Continue reading 3 Hours
You may never know
Recently I took my faith to a new level, I began asking God to order my steps. In others words I was asking Him to guide my every second, like the "Blanca" song says... (If you say go, I'm not gonna wait. If you say move, I won't hesitate.) It's in my heart for this … Continue reading You may never know
This seems small…
I am constantly learning things from our children. I find that while teaching them how to handle life's uncertainties, I also find healing myself. If I can take their scenerio and find something similar in my life to apply it to; I will, and I do... often. Our morning got off to a rocky start. … Continue reading This seems small…
Stick on love
Have you ever gotten an image in your mind of what you thought of someone before you got to know them? Like, placing a label on them without knowing their story? An example might be that you see a women at the store with children and no father walking with them; and you automatically place … Continue reading Stick on love
You never know
What kind of impact are you making? While traveling, we needed to switch towns, so we checked out of our hotel. Now for us to check out is a task in itself because it's us and four children plus homeschool gear and cots plus all of our daily needs. We usually have a huge cooler … Continue reading You never know
Great Job Mom/Dad!!!
So, I honestly feel like I should tell parents how important their rolls are and that your children are part of your ministry! I can't tell you how many times while I am trying to explain important issues to my children that it actually brings me to a new level in thinking. Let me explain … Continue reading Great Job Mom/Dad!!!
Sucker punch remedy
Have you ever stepped out on faith knowing God was guiding you and as soon as you do that, adversity comes your way? I had a similar thing happen today (and yes it's happened before as well). Today was different because the adversity came from an area that felt like a sucker punch to the … Continue reading Sucker punch remedy
He taught me something
When I see someone feeding birds, I always revert my memory to scripture. Matthew 6:26-27 NIV Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by … Continue reading He taught me something
Sleeping Giant Arise 