January 16, 2019
I remember exactly where I was when I cried out to God for help.
My son was six months old, and he was waking up about eight times each night. I was feeling ragged. Like a shell of a person. I felt the way Bilbo Baggins once...
January 7, 2019
Our annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt was in full swing. It was December 23, and my family and I were in the car driving around to look at Christmas lights. Years ago, we began a tradition of making a list of specific li...
December 20, 2018
Speak kindly to yourself. It’s a key part of learning to be brave and fulfill your God-given purpose.
While it is easy to notice and concentrate on the many mistakes you make or weaknesses you have, it is much more produ...
December 17, 2018
Just because someone is good to you does not mean they are good for you.
So she’s thoughtful and supportive. But what if every time you’re together you end up doing things that you’re not proud of? Maybe you drink too much, or...
December 7, 2018
Middle school was brutal.
One morning this week after dropping my kids off at their junior high school, I remembered how painful those years were for me. I disliked myself so much. I constantly wished I were thinner, prettier...
November 21, 2018
I went to the park yesterday morning on a quest to hear God speak to me. I've done this many times when I need an answer from Him. While I know I can't force God to speak to me unless He intends to, I think He is blessed by t...
November 14, 2018
It wasn’t how we expected to spend our last night at Disneyland.
We had been at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure for five whole days. We had done everything we had wanted to! It was Friday night, and we were tired. Bu...
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