Looking ahead to the next few months (and even down the road a little bit!) I’d like to invite you to join me at any of the upcoming events I’ll be speaking at! If I’m going to be in your neck of the woods, I’d love to meet you and have you...
This week I get the pleasure of loving on my almost 15-month-old granddaughter, Rilyn. Her mommy and daddy are on mission trips (Dad took the Senior High to the Dominican Republic and Mom took the Junior High to inner city St. Louis–oh the joys of youth...
Someone once said, “Expectations are preconceived resentments.” We think, in marriage, that there’s a lot of truth to that statement. That’s why we think it’s important for couples to ditch the expectations and that’s what...
“Often whispering can be more effective than yelling. Try it next time you feel like screaming. Your children may actually hear you more clearly.” ~Lisa Whelchel
I want to share this yummy, easy recipe with you! My friend, Becky, shared it with me a year ago and it’s become a family favorite! Taco Soup/Stew 1 lb browned hamburger 1 small onion chopped (or onion flakes) 1 bag frozen corn or 1 can of corn 1 can diced...
One of my favorite parts of a Hearts at Home conference is our exhibit area. Not only do we have great organizations for moms represented, but we also have some unique mom-created and mom-owned businesses. This year, I met Julia Chen who blended her photography...
One of my strengths is that I’m a realist. One of my weaknesses is that I’m a realist. When it comes to decision-making, I gather facts, weigh the options, and think through the best options. My emotions rarely affect my thoughts about what is real and in...
Last week Mark and I were talking with another couple about marriage challenges. She needed to return something to a store and she wanted to ask her husband to stop by the store on the way home from our house. She hesitated though, because her husband hates to shop....
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children.” ~Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NIV
Ten days ago, our son Evan texted us and asked if we would be interested in having an exchange student in July. He said a pastor he knew had contacted him trying to place a young man in a home for a month. This church in our community sponsors 7 students from the...
