She knew the rules, followed the rules and then still got in trouble … with me. Her senior year my husband and I had lifted our youngest daughter’s curfew. In a few short months when she left for college, we would have no idea where she was going or what she was doing. It…
Wednesday Wisdom Tip: Does It Really Matter?
What is the number one argument in your family? (Go ahead and share in the comments below. We can try and help each other here!) Our’s? Appearance It started very early, when one of my girls wanted high-heeled boots for Christmas one year … and she was in third grade. I’ll admit it;…
Getting Your Girl Ready for Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day and school. I don’t know about you, but for me, those two were a lethal combination. Whether it was elementary school, walking home with my red paper-covered box containing no Valentine from “him” or my first Valentine’s Day in high school with no flower from my crush, Valentine’s Day for me was just another…
{Wednesday Wisdom Tip} A Courage Chain
“When I see _________, I am drawn to that person.” What word would you fill in the blank with? Mine is courage. When I see courage lived out, I want to be brave too! Courage is what stirred in my heart as I read the legacy of the lives of Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed and…
Do You Know What You're Asking {Wednesday Wisdom Tip}
“You don’t know what you’re asking.” Have you ever wanted to say this to your child when the request they have is so big it teeters on crazy? Jesus didn’t just think these words when the mom of James and John came to Him with her enormous request. He came right out and said…
Unlikely Confidence {Wednesday Wisdom Tip}
Ever meet a woman who seemed to light up the room when she walked in? Her laugh said, “I don’t take life too seriously.” Her carefree walk let you know she was comfortable with who she was. Her hair and outfit seemed to be perfect. Then again, maybe it wasn’t. Actually her hair was…