“Mommy, can you buy me a new bike?” A simple question asked by my daughter but I argued that she didn’t need a new bike; her old bike was fine.“Mom, the chain keeps falling off and the back brake doesn’t … Continue reading
First, I prayed to be a good parent. Then chaos erupted. The enemy attacked me and challenged me to be a good parent in the midst of upheaval. Of course, I failed. But had I called on the Lord’s strength … Continue reading
Do you believe in angels? I do. Angels may seem like mythical characters like hobbits, fairies, and leprechauns. But I believe they are real. One day, I was tidying up my son’s room and I came across a little blue … Continue reading
Every year, between Christmas and New Year’s, I spend time going through my “orange folder”. In this folder, I have kept my goals for the upcoming year since 1996. I have used different systems including 3-year-plans, mapping, drawings, and even … Continue reading
On Saturday of the conference, I awoke at 6:00 a.m. and felt like I couldn’t sleep anymore. Unusual for me because I like to sleep as long as possible. That morning, I set my alarm for 7:45 a.m. to get … Continue reading
When I was a teenager, I remember my brother suggesting to me that if I asked for something in Jesus’ name, it would be given to me. My eldest brother was schooled in theology and regularly attended church and youth … Continue reading
In Joyce Meyer’s “Starting Your Day Right” she writes, “The Bible says that the natural man does not understand the spiritual man (see I Corinthians 2:14). So spiritual talk doesn’t always make sense to unsaved people, but loving actions speak … Continue reading
I dreamt that I worked in a fancy, extravagant spa. It oozed with richness. I had blue sheer curtains as my office wall and the dress code required flashy dresses. Facials cost $110 and that was the most inexpensive of … Continue reading
Some mornings I awake and moan over the amount of work that I have on my plate for that day. I would rather pull the covers up under my chin and return to my blissful state of slumber. However, the … Continue reading
I held a baby shower at my home for my sister-in-law. It was a wonderful time of fun and fellowship and food. I especially liked visiting with cousins that I haven’t seen since the last baby shower. We had a … Continue reading