Last weekend I attended a women’s conference for women in ministry. We took a personality style test that revealed how others perceive you. After twenty-eight questions, I came away with the title of “The Victor” which as I already know fits this type-A, reformed control freak and perfectionist to a tee. The problem started when… Continue reading Big Girls Don’t Cry?
Dear Son, You may have noticed things changing and I felt it was important to explain to you why. Daily, I’m riddled with frustration over the state of our world and the state of people, in general. But lately, I’m increasingly frustrated about the state of our boys. The older I get, the more I… Continue reading Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part I
This week I failed at something I thought was pretty important. You probably wouldn’t consider it much of a failure, nor would anyone else who was around me at the time. Unfortunately, I’ve spent the past few days replaying it over and over in my mind. Maybe you do that to. Probably not a good idea… Continue reading When You Feel Paralyzed by Perfect
I have a great marriage. I needed to clarify this before I begin this post just in case you interpret this as a rant against my husband. It’s not. My husband is a great man. However, after over 20 years of marriage, there are still some things that I am surprised he doesn’t understand about… Continue reading Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Would Remember
“It’s a terrible thing to grow old.” He said it with tears in his eyes and a trembling voice. I was in a mad rush to leave the country for a week. There was a plane to catch, kids to place, luggage to grab. In the midst of the busyness of my morning, I suddenly noticed this… Continue reading Refusing to Give Regret the Right to Rule
Their little faces pressed against the screen looking at me from the porch. My earlier frustration began to dissolve and was replaced quickly by feelings of guilt and compassion as I tried to wrap up my phone conversation. Have you ever been constantly interrupted while trying to have an intense or important conversation? If you have children,… Continue reading BRAT TALK: Helping Kids Learn the Art of Good Interruptions
Her tears fell freely as I wrapped my arms around her shoulders near the end of the funeral. Her young heart filled with sorrow as she processed the loss of a friend-forever in her mind. Maybe not really forever, but when you are young, a lifetime can feel like forever. We live each day with… Continue reading When Pain Calls Your Name
I tried hard this morning. I really did. But no matter the “holiday”, my internal alarm clock went off as usual. The sounds and smells of morning and my coffee pot are irresistible to me. So here I am so very early, enjoying my coffee, listening to the sounds of the birds singing their “holiday”… Continue reading Remembering Our Little Moments of Peace
Last week I went to an estate sale. This was a first for me. I was unprepared for the feelings I had walking through that condo touching all the personal things that this woman had collected over the years. Each item seemed to tell a story about this woman I had never met. My thoughts… Continue reading “Once Upon a Time, There was a Mom…”
Last week I was privileged to speak to the women of my church. We’ve been together for a long time and few things make me prouder than this special group of ladies. They are beautiful testimonies of God’s great grace. It’s hard to believe that there was a time when I dug my heels in the… Continue reading Sister Act or Real Sisterhood?
