When we were in Africa, our Compassion child, Theresia, shared more of her story with us. Because Theresia’s mother was a teenager herself, Theresia’s grandmother served as her primary caregiver during her early years. The more she talked about her...
“…when adults speak up for the vulnerable and the weak, working and demanding that safety and respect prevail, God’s little lambs are protected and nourished. They know they are not abandoned; they are loved. And the world becomes a little more like heaven...
I had never heard the phrase “first-world problems” until just a few months ago. Maybe you’re ahead of me and you’re familiar with the phrase and maybe today is the first time you’ve heard it. Regardless, the concept of first-world...
My 50th birthday is fast approaching…February 26! My family asked me how I want to celebrate the day and we’re having a small celebration with just close friends and family and I’m looking forward to it! As I thought more about this milestone...
Today’s post is from my friend Angie. She wrote it for our local newspaper and I told her that it had to be shared on the blog. I hope it encourages you in the same way it encouraged me! **************************************************************** I didn’t...
“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.” ~...
The hair started coming out last Thursday and by Sunday I had no choice but to shave my head to minimize the mess of hair everywhere and because I was beginning to get bald spots. Mark told me he’d go first so we’re both sporting a bald head right now. You...
Last week I received a Facebook message from Amber. Her story was so powerful I just knew I had to share it with you! Amber let the No More Perfect Moms message change a friend’s marriage and spark a ministry in her church. This is a reminder that you and I can...
“Everyone goes through hard times…It’s the attitude we have when we go through them that matters most.” ~ Stormie Omartian
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and shared your ideas for telling your kids Bible stories! If you haven’t had time to read the comments, you might want to do so because they are full of wonderful ideas on how to impart Bible stories to your kids...
