Thankful for the Hard Times

This weekend was tough for me — both my daughters left for college. Emma will be a junior and Ellie a freshman. Saying goodbye is always tough. I love my girls, and I miss them! But, as I was thinking through this whole “leaving the nest” process, I...

Respond Like a Ref

I’m a Soccer Mom. I’ve been a Soccer Mom for over a decade. I draw the line at wearing the bedazzled T-shirts proclaiming that status, but I do own a huge canopy that provides shade for me and several others during those especially long, hot days. At a...

Mud Puddles or Rainbows

I have several friends who are going through some pretty difficult trials right now – marriages falling apart, families being destroyed, life-threatening illnesses, betrayal and heartache. Some Christians want to believe that those who truly love Jesus...

Freedom

Today Americans celebrate freedom. This day, almost 250 years ago, our founding fathers declared our nation’s independence from Great Britain. But as Christians, we should celebrate every day. We have been gloriously and eternally been set free. But set free...

My Favorite Verse

I’ve had the same favorite verse for as long as I can remember: Psalm 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” But what I forget sometimes is that God gave me this...

Graduation

My youngest daughter graduates from high school on Friday. This event has been looming in my my mind all year. It’ll hit at strange times, making me tear up, worry, and rejoice. It’s momentous, Graduation. It is both an ending and a beginning, a time to rejoice and a...