From the rags of sin to the riches of His mercy
We are getting ready to leave for vacation to visit my mother-in-law out of state. I love vacations and taking time away to bond with our family. But it seems like the older I get and more responsibilities (more kids) I have, the more work goes into actually getting ready for vacation than I remember. […]
I was addicted to drugs at a young age. The first time I ever got drunk was when I was 13, and it was all downhill from there. By 14 I was a regular stoner and smoked a few packs of cigarettes a week. 14 was also the age that I first did coke. It […]
When Miranda asked me to write a guest post on being home schooled, I was a little lost on where to start. There are so many different things I could write about. I could talk about all the things I liked. I could write about how much I loved being able to spend so much […]
Pain is a normal part of life. No matter who you are or where you are from, when you fall down it is going to hurt. If someone you love betrays you, it is going to hurt. Pain is not something we can escape from. We live in a culture that is so intent on […]
Camping wasn’t something that I grew up doing with my family. In fact, the first time I ever went camping was with a group of friends when I was a teenager. Even then, it wasn’t a regular thing, just something I did a few times. When I met my husband, I became quite a bit […]
I am a preacher’s kid and my dad is my favorite preacher. I’ve heard some sermons more than once, enough to have a favorite. As children, my siblings and I referred to it as “the parrot sermon” (because of a variation of this illustration). The sermon’s actual title is “Who will teach the children?” using scriptures from the book of Deuteronomy. This sermon […]
I have heard it said that a woman’s hair is a good indicator of age. Healthy hair makes a woman appear younger, whereas dry, brittle, damaged hair makes a woman appear older. Who doesn’t want thick, shiny, lustrous, healthy hair? I know I sure do! I am only in my early 30’s, and don’t look […]
I will just admit this right now–some of you more experienced cooks might be shaking your head at the simplicity of this recipe when you read it. This is definitely basic, beginner level stuff. But basic can be good. Simple can be good. Especially when you are a busy mom! Chicken thighs are a great […]
Replacing your current beauty products with essential oils can be a great way to lessen the chemical load on your body. Have you ever read the ingredients in your favorite facial moisturizer or night cream? I’ll bet it consists mainly of a whole bunch of ingredients that you would be hard pressed to pronounce correctly, […]
Any time of year is really a good time to do a family Bible Study, but some seasons are busier than others. During the fall, there is the excitement of being back to school and getting used to all the new books and materials. Then during the holidays it seems like every minute of every […]