The Fresh Start of Easter

I love Easter. It is the cornerstone celebration of the Christian faith. Sure, Christmas is pretty important, but if that baby boy didn’t die on the cross for you and for me, we would not have direct access to God each and every day.  And we would...

Don’t Make a Mountain out of a Molehill

So after school today one of my son’s friends told him that I was the coolest mom ever.  Why?  Because I didn’t get mad when Austin somewhat inconvenienced me.Now I can tell you that there have been many times that I didn’t handle that kind...

Calling All Moms! It’s Webcast Day!

I’m so excited to be a part of a brand new weekly resource for moms that Focus on the Family is launching.  Today is the premiere of the Mom Webcasts that will be available every Wednesday afternoon.  Tuck the kids in for a nap if you are at home or...

"Real Moms…Real Jesus" Focus on the Family Radio Broadcast

Welcome Focus on the Family Listeners!  I’m glad you’ve stopped by my blog!  Please look around a bit, join in on some recent discussions, read some favorite posts, and let me know you were here.  I’d love to meet you! My blog is a...

Fair, But Not Equal

So tonight we had a discipline issue at our house.  After getting in trouble, Boy #1 said something about his brother to the effect of, “He never gets in trouble for doing this, but I always do.”  Now we often have trouble with Boy #1 with this...

A Powerful Mom Story

When I find something written by someone else online and it touches my heart deeply, I just have to share it with you.  I’m sharing this mom story today especially for those of you who are special moms with special kids.  However, this is a story every...