Life hasn't always been easy or happy, but there have been so many overwhelming and powerful moments of joy that have only been possible because of my faith.
Since we all struggle I share stories when I'm able that I hope encourage others and help carry you through hard times. Because of Jesus there is always hope.
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Today is July 1, 2018. As ten-year-old Henry and I worked on his 4-H project this evening he began asking questions about his biological dad. I did what I always try to do, give honest, age-appropriate answers. I want to help heal a broken heart. Tough Conversations About the Death of A Parent? Henry asked,…
I remember sitting at my desk in August of 2013 when a school official called me to explain new school transportation rules. This phone call ruined the plans that I had struggled and worked so hard to make for my son. I was a single parent of a soon to be kindergartner, building a house,…
I’ve been asked a few times lately for ideas about how to remember someone who died too young? How do we pass on their legacy, their personality, their character, to children who are too young to remember them? So here are some ideas on how to remember loved ones that those still here can treasure….
Everyone can find at least one reason not to go to church. Sometimes it’s harder to find the answer to Why Should I Go To Church but it’s worth it! Why Should You Go To Church? I’ve been offended going to church with my husband. He’s been offended at the church I used to go…
A tragic loss is difficult in many different ways for many different people. Of course the loss is most difficult for the people closest to the deceased person. Here are ideas on how to help a friend or family member who is grieving. Three key ways that you help a grieving person Prayer – As…
God wants us to give Him our problems instead of focusing on the mud and worrying about the mud holes in our lives. The Little Farmer has come to me many times in the past few days to discuss this mud hole in the driveway. Is A Mud Hole Worth the Worry? The primary concern…
I was coerced into going to a Women of Faith weekend event a few years back. My favorite speaker was Andy Andrews, a story teller talking about The Butterfly Effect! The Butterfly Effect Here are the rough notes I typed from the video I’ll share below: Henry Wallace was Vice President under Roosevelt and a…
Does anybody else find it a little easier to get knocked down and feel a little sad this time of year? Or you start thinking about how you meant to start the New Year with a nice, clean organized house, healthy meal ingredients in the refrigerator, etc., etc. Then you realize January is half over,…
Give yourself a gift to lighten your load in life and live a healthier more fulfilling life. Give Yourself A Gift for Christmas Hello. I got some really nice encouragement from a couple people at church this morning. Genuine encouragement, from people of faith that I don’t necessarily talk to every week. The message was…
