Anger is rarely the real issue. It’s what’s underneath it: But when anger becomes the tone of a home, everyone adapts in unhealthy ways. Here’s the shift: Slow it down. You may have noticed this. I have realllly slowed down. And in doing so, far less even tempted to be angry. With more margin comes […]

Do you find yourself “walking on eggshells” with someone in your life? I did not grow up in this environment so it is, honestly, the hardest environment for me to thrive in. There were no hidden landmines. They were right out in the open and everyone knew how eachother felt. That came with other things […]

I have been studying the top stress dynamics for families as my husband and I prepare for our parenting MOBgroup we will be doing this summer in our church. (MOBtown is slang for Mobile, where we live.) Thought I’d share some of it with you today… When Trust Feels Broken What it looks like: What’s […]

Fabricated Friendships or Rich Relationships? Which do you prefer? Which do you currently have? Not all connection is created equal. Some friendships are polished, filtered, and curated. They look good in pictures. They comment the right things on socials. They show up when it’s convenient. But when life cracks open? They’re nowhere to be found. […]

I remember when my boys were little, people would say that the days are long but the years are fast. They would say things like, “Don’t blink. You’ll wake up and they will be getting married and having babies of their own.” I remember imagining then what times exactly like this past week and half […]

“Be it according to Thy Word.” Exodus 8:10 Has it ever occurred to you that maybe the reason things are harder than they have to be at times for you or for someone you know and love could be because you are living in absolute opposition to The Word and maybe don’t realize it? The […]

“Be it according to Thy Word.” Exodus 8:10 What part of your life is being as His Word says it is to be? That is the part of your life that is so good it’s almost dreamy. So then for the areas that are a little less dreamy and at times even more nightmarish, say […]

Living off the top is so much more fun than living off the bottom. And I’m not even talking about financially. I’m talking about an abundance mentality like John 10:10 speaks of that Jesus came to give us. I’m talking about an abundance way of thinking when it comes to forgiveness, time, energy, health, and […]

34 Jesus called the crowd together with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and [a]take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of […]

Whatcha wearin’? Who ya brangin’? Watcha expectin’ when ya get here? I’ve got my outfit picked out and hope you do, too! If not, you better get to shoppin’, Girl! Grab your boots or go getcha a pair and a cute pink dress or whatever suits your fancy and call up a girlfriend or three […]