There are times in life when it would be easier to accept our circumstances rather than Hope when it hurts. The pain of our current reality can make us lose sight of eternity. Exhaustion causes us to stumble as we take the next step in faith. It’s often...
I looked into the small bassinet and saw a beautiful baby girl crying to be touched. The new momma was laying in her bed staring out the window. Softly I asked, “Can I pick up your baby for you?” She replied, “No. I don’t want to spoil...
As a mother of 11 children, you can imagine that I’ve heard just about every excuse for not eating new or healthy food! I’ve had many moms come to me in exasperation saying, I need help for my picky eaters. As with all parenting, we must remember...
Have you ever stopped to consider the brick and mortar of the home? What builds a family to last through generations? We know engineers use specifics and design to ensure that concrete buildings withstand the test of time, tornados, and troubles but what’s the...
On Sept. 7th families all across the world are observing Duchenne Awareness day. But if you were to ask any of us, we’d tell you it’s not just awareness we’re after; what we want is a cure. If you’ve never heard of Duchenne, also known as DMD,...
I knew that today would be full of “do this and do that” so I purposed to wake early and spend time with the Lord. It was through my Bible reading that I kept pondering the ease of idolatry in my own life. It all started as I began my reading about King...
Have you heard the news? It’s national ice cream sandwich day! (insert me cheering and leaping for joy!) Before I say goodbye to summer, I must pause and savor the season. Yes, Autumn is one of my most favorite times of the year, but I always feel like I’m...
Joy comes in the morning, but that doesn’t mean this morning or tomorrow morning. Psalm 30: 5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Have you ever waited for...
Are you looking for the perfect doughnuts? Look no farther! Last week I shared how to make delicious doughnuts. Simple, but critical tips were addressed to ensure your doughnut-making experience is a success. Creating the perfect doughnut depends on a recipe that...
God makes provision for my tomorrow’s, today. I have seen this Truth woven into my life, but none so evident as when we lived off the grid near Yosemite National Park. It was 2006 when Joe decided it was best to move the family back up to the California...
