3 Simple Ways to Care for the Mental Health of the Kids in Your Life
The kiddos in our lives feel the tension of running here and there. Social comparisons are heavy. They have pressures at school, on their teams, in their organizations, sometimes even at home. It’s so hard to see our kids not
Secure in God
I was a “shy” kid. I have an older sister who came straight out of the womb with confidence dripping off her shoulders, but not me. We’re all different, aren’t we? God equips us in different ways, and sometimes, it takes a
Choose Joy
Choosing joy is one of my favorite topics. In my granddaughter, Sadie Robertson Huff’s new book, she says that joy isn’t a feeling of fluffy happiness, but a hard-won choice. What does she mean by that? At 70 years old, I
Part the Sea
December 2, 2023, was a wedding weekend for us. Planning an outside wedding in December can be risky business, and, sure enough, the week leading up to the wedding was cold and rainy. We prayed for a beautiful day and
Christmas Alert!
GAME-CHANGING GRANDMAS, may I have your attention please? THIS IS AN ACTUAL ALERT! Have you heard? The last thing I want to do is add to anyone’s stress level, but I don’t want you in the dark if I can do
Loving Your Grandchild Well in a Screen-Driven World
The pull of electronic devices is almost irresistible – for children and adults. With a simple push and swipe, videos and games captivate our grands and keep them sitting still. But this magic comes at a cost. Kids can grow
Christmas Snacking Trash
In full disclosure, I should call this “Never the Same Way Twice Trash”. The mechanics are the same for me, but the dry ingredients vary every time I make it, and absolutely nothing will be exact by measure. Now, if
Women Who Rock Their World
In a high pitched women’s voice the camp speaker began to act out the story of Esther. Night after night he unpacked the incredible tale of a young orphan girl who had been raised by her cousin. I was 10 years
Chasing Strong
My interest in health and wellness started way back in high school, but for all the wrong reasons. I had one goal
The Struggle is Real—-So is Jesus!
When people are broken it doesn't always show on the outside. They appear to have it all together and everyone thinks they are on top of their game. Often that is not true. Maybe they feel alone. Forgotten. Throwing their hands