Month: July 2016

Three Things I need to Know

Once we were married, we took trips to the lake, watching all of our kids swim and play in the sand, making a mess of themselves. We would pack up a cooler of favorite foods and stay all …

He Could Have Said “Forget It” Instead of “It Is Done”

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. (Proverbs 27:1 NKJV) On Sunday evening I sit down with my calendar and make a list of what I have to accomplish …

Being Human

I never write or share anything overtly political here. I keep my big mouth shut and share my thoughts with only my husband of 24 years. But today I want to share something I have had popping up …

Facing Fear

Fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of the known, fear of the things that make us change or cause us pain. How do we make sure it doesn’t control us? How do we lean so heavily into the …

When Forgiveness is Not Reciprocated.

Part Three When Reciprocation is limited   When forgiveness or the need for it is not reciprocated, what do we do?  A relationship cannot be restored without it. What happens when forgiveness is in order and much needed, …