Women in America experience tremendous pressure to look beautiful, stay in shape, and look as young as science will allow. Youth and beauty permeates advertising and marketing strategies to sell cars, food, and furniture; you cannot watch a commercial without a young woman selling something. In response, many older women buy into remaking themselves through… Read More
Loving On Me
Are You A Helicopter Parent?
If you’re a helicopter parent, you’ve taken a bit of a beating lately. Your ever-present parenting style has come under fire, from college deans to corporate recruiters, and seemingly, everyone in between. They’re telling us that we’re doing too much, and screwing up our kids with all of our hovering. What, oh what, is a loving parent to… Read More
When is it Enough?
He walked in 20 minutes late to Sunday School. I know because we walked in 10 minutes late and flustered. And not for any good reason. Just late. Our life is not exactly super together right now. That’s not good when you are supposed to be the Sunday School leader. Thank God, truly, for friends… Read More
Celebrating the Little Triumphs
Oowee! Is it November already?! Wow! This year has flown by. Normally around this time of year I like to review goals that I set in the previous year, and check my progress. I still will, but this year, instead of focusing on how I measure up – to where I wanted to be or… Read More
Are You Giving Thankful Worship?
Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because he’s given, Jesus Christ His son…and now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks. (Henry Smith) As I continue to sing this song,… Read More
Giving Unexpected Thanks in Transition
When will this season in my life end? I’m trying to hold on, but I feel myself slipping, and I’m at the end of my rope. Just when I think I’ve hit rock bottom, my foundation shifts and I sink even lower. How is that possible? There is nothing left? How did I get to… Read More