Why I Don’t Hate Santa…

I am a Christian, which means I should probably hate Santa because he seems to have taken over Christmas by creating a super consumerism problem. Right? Wrong. I don’t hate him. In fact he doesn’t threaten me at all. And I believe consumerism only persists at Christmas (and every other day of the year) when your heart lets it. So, I have a

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

Having: While reading this I found myself nodding as though I wrote the post myself. I really relate to how she experiences the holidays now. Give it a read. Dear Friends Of Waiting Adoptive Moms: Although we are just beginning the adoption process, I already feel these things. I particularly resonate with numbers 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12,

The Decade…

A decade never felt so equally short and long as it does on this day. Yesterday in the midst of a random conversation, my husband asked the question “…I wonder what we were doing on this day like 10 years ago?” And it dawned on me. “This day 10 years ago was the last time I saw and

Graven Upon His Palms…

If you need some conviction and encouragement in your life, take a moment and read this blurb from the great Charles Spurgeon. The highlighted parts are the areas that punched me in the gut and soothed the wounds. Enjoy. “Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:16 No doubt a

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

Abstinence Is Unrealistic And Old-Fashioned: He’s done it again. I love this guys answer to an inquisitive teenager on sex and his sex-ed teacher. I might just hold onto this one for when my kids are teens. How The Hidden Dangers Of Comparison Is Killing Us: This is important for our young girls, and I would say

Ministry Minestrone…

The church is a big melting pot of all kinds of beans. And they all have opinions-a-plenty. Some are serious concerns and some are not-so serious or even remotely relevant. But like all stinky, sinner bean-humans that make up the church (pastors and there wives included), we feel the need to be heard. That’s not

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

The Art And Science Of The Humblebrag: This is a funny satirical post that is extremely relevant. We’ve all been guilty of it…but its just another sad reality of what social media can bring out of us. How To Have An Abortion: As you should with all good poems, read this one through slowly, and a few more