The Widow of Zarephath A woman who died thousands of years before I was born is the reason I volunteer at church. Really! You can read all about her in 1 Kings chapter 17. I love her story. She resonates with me more than most of the people of the Bible. She is a […]
I mentioned in an earlier post that my New Year’s Resolution this year is to step out of my comfort zone more. In that post, I also gave some pretty good tips for writing a successful resolution or goal. If you missed that post, you can read it here. While I am very happy with that post, […]
I am actually sticking with the same resolution I made last year. I like it. It works for me. It is almost more of a mantra than a resolution which is helpful to me. After I share my resolution, I will share some tips to write a successful resolution. My resolution is: Step out […]
The best way to enjoy mashmallow Peeps is roasted over a fire. The sugar coating on the outside melts and then hardens into this wonderful crunchy shell. The marshmallow becomes gooey, melty goodness. If you haven’t tried it, you should!! Seriously! Affiliate links are included. I might make a small commission off of purchase through […]
I get it! I majored in Special Education. I have a heart for those among us who are differently abled. I understand the urge to defend those who may not be able to defend themselves (or may not have witnessed what you saw). I understand the desire to fight injustices. I know that some individuals […]
I just got this question from a reader. I started to answer in the comments, but my answer got away with me. I thought it was best to answer here. Is my homeschooler missing out? Home schooling has been something that has crossed mine and my husband’s mind, but do you feel like your child […]
You can be a part of the Wave of Light. When: Tonight, October 15, at 7 pm all time zones Where: All over the world How: Just light a candle and keep it lit for at least 1 hour Losing my son, Wyatt, to miscarriage was the most difficult experience I have ever […]
It’s been one of those months. I just need to reclaim a little “Me Time”. You know! The dirty laundry is always a couple days ahead of me… or more. The cats have discovered a new way to mess something up. I have far more household projects than time to do them. Even this blog has […]
You just never know what you’ll find when you go digging around. I never actually found what I was looking for. They will naturally turn up when I’m looking for something else. However, I found this poem that I had written years ago, in 2002 to be precise. This was inspired by my daughter who […]
We stay so busy these days, that it is important that we keep things as simple as possible. If we have a nice repertoire of simple no-fuss, easy to grab, and healthy snacks, we are less likely to grab something unhealthy. Simple Snacks with Only 1-3 Ingredients 1. Boiled Eggs If you leave the eggs […]