Eas•ter/ noun : The most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter’s coming soon and it’s time to make some baskets for my offspring 😉 As I was … Read More
Who Am I to Be Bold?
A while back our family went to Warrior Sports in Springfield, MO to try the obstacles from the TV show “American Ninja Warrior.” I was so proud of little Dylan for making it up the … Read More
When You Are Burned
Have you ever had a jalapeño burn? 🔥 Oh it hurts! I made jalapeño poppers (I’ve made them many times and I know I should’ve worn gloves) BUT I didn’t, and apparently these babies were … Read More
Don’t Be Duped!
Did you know kids in school who could talk you into trouble? I did…I was duped. Inevitably when we were about to get caught, they’d drop me like a live sample of Influenza A! They … Read More
Stay Sweet
It took everything I had not to flinch when a big ol’ needle was injected into my eyelid, but I managed to hold it together. LOL! I felt very adultish in that moment because in … Read More
Be Smarter Than Your Smart Phone!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going to throw my phone out the window anytime soon. It’s just that I am recognizing something has to change. I can’t keep diving into my phone…losing sight of … Read More
Submitting Makes You Strong!
This morning as I was in the book of James reading what it means to submit to God, a scene from my early 20’s came to mind. Back then I was an entertainer living with … Read More
I Hope You Dance
Have you seen the movie Iron Man? The moment he puts on the suit it’s shwoop, clink, clang, zip–the pieces of iron encase him tenaciously. That’s what I do to my heart when someone hurts … Read More
You Can Trust Him
A few weeks ago I woke up with a crystal clear thought piercing through my otherwise groggy mind: reach out to Pam Hazell. There was no doubt the Lord placed her on my heart. Pam … Read More
The Power Of Losing It
Sometimes I’m forced to ask myself these questions… If things don’t turn out like I’d hoped, will I be able to be happy? Will I choose to worship God? In this loss, will I trust … Read More