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
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 wish I could be a more self-confident! So many times I’ve whispered this prayer when I’ve had to do something new. Your hands shake, mouth gets dry, stomach flutters, and those legs feel so unsteady…don’t you hate that feeling? God asks us to do crazy things that require us to step OUTSIDE of our… Continue reading A Holy Confidence and The Cry for “Girl-Power”
Ten girls and three horses. I’ve recently embarked on a journey with a few friends. We’re working with a group of teen girls this summer. My heart breaks as we hear some of their stories. But we move ahead using our horses to teach how life works best when we live it with God in the lead.… Continue reading The Blossoming of Nim and Two Questions Girls Want Answered
Do you ever find yourself doubting God? As a pastor’s wife, I have discovered that ministry is really hard work. We all have great dreams when we begin. Things that we firmly believe God has called us to fulfill. But it doesn’t take long before you realize what a challenge it can be! Eventually you… Continue reading “Did God Really Say…?”
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…”
