Two years ago, I had the worst school year of my career. Like I-am-ready-to-find-a-new-career kind of year. If you follow me, you probably remember hearing about it. The year progressed horribly for a host of reasons that probably can’t be blamed on one person or situation. I probably even carry some of the blame [...]
Most days where the comfort of Psalm 23 provides just what I need. And, being a teacher, I especially needed the reminders of those verses at the end of May. I needed still waters. I needed to know the right paths and I definitely needed a full cup. I emptied myself for the past nine [...]
Life is crazy and with kids, many times it is down right insane. Today, I will leave my house at 6:20 in the morning and I probably won’t make it home until after nine, and we will still need showers and I will have to do a host of other things to prepare for tomorrow. [...]
Our mornings are important. Whether we want to admit it or not, the way we begin the day, sets the tone for the rest of the day. I am sure you know exactly what I mean. Think of some of your worst days lately… Did they begin with lost shoes? Spilled coffee? Or a sick [...]
I really started this journey of Everyday Abiding about a year and a half ago, but several months before that I heard Charles Stanley’s message about Abiding and that seed was planted. I knew that is what I was going for. I knew that is what the Christian life should look like. But, I seemed [...]
So maybe I am the only mom out there who has to deal with this, but some days - probably more than I care to admit - I come home in a funk. I am stressed and moody. I feel like I am drowning in my to-do list, and I only have my eyes on [...]
4 Ways to Stay Off Balance for God I woke up an hour before my alarm to a stress induced nightmare, one of those dreams that really looks too close to reality to brush off, so instead I lay in bed and worry. I stress over little things and honestly some big things. On [...]
