Why Does God Allow Suffering?
The first two weeks of summer have been full of tragedy in our community. A boating accident turned a family of 5 into a family of 2 and took the life of a 13-year-old family friend as well. A few cities over, a plane crash made orphans of 3 sons whose parents, sister and brother […]
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Yesterday I watched as my 5 year old daughter taught me a valuable life lesson. Anyone who knows my daughter knows that she is a ‘glass half empty’ kind of kid. It seems that no matter what life throws at her, bad or good, she seems to find a way to see the negative side. […]
To the Mom Who Hates Mother’s Day
To the mom who hates Mother’s Day: You sit in the pew at church on Mother’s Day and listen to someone’s daughter singing the praises of her mother who, like Mary Poppins, is practically perfect in every way. Your stomach starts to churn a little as you think about all the things you failed at […]
How to Find True Happiness Right Now
Some days I just feel blah. Do you ever get that way? And I think- I have so much to be happy about – why don’t I feel very happy? Other times, life is just rough and I have legitimate reasons to feel depressed. Well, I learned an important lesson about what to do on […]
25 Hilarious Kid Moments to Brighten Your Day
After I wrote the post about the 15 phrases I never would have said if I didn’t have kids, I started thinking about all the funny phrases I wouldn’t have heard if I didn’t have kids. Kids are just stinking funny. Especially those 2-5-year-olds. They say hilarious things constantly throughout the day, and usually they […]
How to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts: Flipping the Switch to Positive Thinking
I’ve often wondered how much good could be accomplished in the world if women were able to completely obliterate negative thoughts/self-talk from their minds. I happen to believe that women are powerful beyond measure when they are focused on the good in themselves and others. But, sadly, it has been my experience that the majority […]