The women's bible study at my church is going through Philippians right now, using Melissa Kruger's book In All Things. It's been such a blessing to have this reminder to rejoice in the Lord Jesus no matter what. Why? Because he is greater, he is worthy, he is worth it, he is with us, he…
Continue reading ➞ A godly friend, like Paul
These few months of "winter" here in southern California have proven to be a struggle for me and my kids. Between cold viruses and rainy days, we have been inside more than I would like. Looking to Valentine's day, I see more rain on the way, and I am super tempted to pout and complain.…
Today is Day One of potty training for me and my son. He's 3 and 1/2. He's plenty ready, but I'm a nervous wreck. Why am I so anxious about potty training? I have 3 kids: a 3-and-1/2-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 2-month-old. All are (obviously) in diapers. You'd think I'd be ecstatic about getting…
I picked up (or rather downloaded it to my Kindle) Jane Austen's book Persuasion because, although I have read it before, I couldn't remember anything about it. I tell you anything about the book or even who the characters were or anything! I either didn't finish it before, or I really didn't like it. So, I decided…
Continue reading ➞ Persuasion – When it hit a little too close to home
"It's just been a stressful week. I need some me-time." "It makes me a little anxious when I don't know what's going to happen next." "It's finals week. I'm so stressed out!" "I'm always worried about my kids, especially when they are sick. It's a mom thing." "I've always been a worrier, my mom was…
