One summer, years and years ago, I sat on the porch at my parents’ lake house and gazed at the sun as it set behind the mountains off in the distance. Family friends were visiting at the time, and we all sat and took in the beauty of the sunset, ...

Maybe I shouldn’t do this, but I’m about to give my three secret reasons for wanting to see you all tied up. I won’t lie–I’ve been fantasizing about this for some time. So has the rest of the world. E.L. James’ erotica romance 50 Shades trilogy series has sold over 100-million copies. And ...

Many wonderful books have been written about the uses of apple cider vinegar. Thousands of years ago, it began as a food preservative, but its health benefits were revealed in short order. Vinegar is made by fermenting carbohydrates (grapes, apples, beets). Slow fermentation over weeks or months yields the “mother” ...

 As a new mom, the suggestions and recommendations on the best way to raise your child can be overwhelming or even mind numbing making a mother fearful or doubtful of her abilities.  Although it is natural to express concerns, especially since a baby does not come with an instruction manual, too much information ...

And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet.”  Matthew 10:14  As disciples of Christ, all Christians are called to some form of evangelism.  Not all are gifted in this area, but when we ...

“ … for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:12b) Do you ever grow weary in your faith-walk?  Or do you ever fear your faith is just not enough?  This ...

Last week, I shared my struggles with loneliness.  And believe you me, the struggle is real every day, y’all.  There are some days I’m more content than others, but loneliness always finds a way to make frequent, unauthorized appearances in my daily life.  And I’ve come to the conclusion that I ...

“Brother let me be your shelter I’ll never leave you all alone I can be the one you call When you’re low Brother let me be your fortress When the night winds are driving on Be the one to light the way Bring you home” (“Brother,” by NeedToBreathe) I work ...

“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God–those whom He has called according to His plan.” Romans 8:28 Two of the hardest things I’ve learned are understanding God’s plan when life is falling apart, and learning in the storm.  In the past four years ...

Homeschooling can be fun for even just one!  Getting started takes some effort and thought, but it is worth it in the end for the majority of families.  Remember, it’s like eating brussel sprouts–you’ve heard how nasty those little cabbages taste, but when you finally try them, you find they ...