We all have one. The one we worry about in the night and cry to God for during the day. Your’s may be a spouse, a child, a neighbor or a sibling. Your heart’s desire is for them to know Jesus in a revolutionary way. So when we hit the wall of words run out,…
If you have been hanging out with me for awhile, you know that I make a HUGE deal out of understanding God’s love and just how crazy and revolutionary it is. Why love? Why not grace, forgiveness or joy? Those are certainly important topics! Why is love such a big deal? Today, I…
There is a painful reoccurring story; you’ve probably heard it too. Good girl falls for bad guy. I can’t tell you how many times I have received prayer requests from moms, broken-hearted over their daughter’s new boyfriend. The type of guy she had always taught her girl not to go for. And her daughter agreed…for a long…
I’m extraordinarily blessed, because I have not one, but two. Two God fearing moms. My mom, Lila Martin Parker, came into a very real relationship with Jesus when I was in the third grade. Her new life in Christ brought new life in our family. In fact, if you were to interview me and any…
How did this argument happen any way? Your child came home from school and minutes after the backpack hit the floor, the two of you are at each other. The raised voices and rude words seemed to come out of nowhere. What did I do? You wonder. The answer might be nothing. In fact, it’s…
Tatoos. Some love ’em. Many hate them, especially when it comes to our children. Tatoos are something we have processed in our family for many years, beginning with my oldest, who is now 21. We fought about them, made rules against them and let this issue become a source of conflict. As I look back now, I see how…