My friend Kathi Lipp has written a book every mom needs to read. And I promise I’m not saying that because she’s my friend. I’m saying that because {you} are! Maybe we’ve never met but, because our hearts and lives are connected through my blog or Facebook page, I see you as a friend God’s brought into my life to encourage. A friend […]
Living a Limitless Life
Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past and recognizing His faithfulness in the present, gives us courage and hope for the future. Thank you all so much for participating in last week’s “Limitless Life” giveaway on my blog! I loved reading reading all your comments. The 5 winners of Limitless Life by Derwin Gray are…. Heather with a @yahoo.com email Teresa Griffin […]
When Your Life Feels Like a Mess…
Do you ever feel like your days are filled with one messy relationship and situation after another? During “messy” seasons, it’s easy for me to label my circumstances and myself as “a mess” and then wonder how God could ever use me, or my experiences, for good. To protect my heart from discouragement, I often […]
Hope Runs
In 1998 our family fell in love with Ethiopia and a little girl named Meseret. We met “Messie” through Compassion International’s Child Sponsorship program in Ethiopia when she was 7-years old. Ten years later, we sensed God leading us to adopt a little girl from Africa who needed a forever family. But this is all we […]
Surprised by Motherhood
Her small hands peel back the covers to see if my eyes are open. Gently, I feel her fingers against my cheek as she loudly whispers, “Time to wake up mommy!” I smile {with my eyes closed} and roll over. It will take more than her sweetness to convince this tired mama to get out […]