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10 Reasons I’ve Chosen to Live in 2015
There's a trend among bloggers to chose a one-word theme for the upcoming year. Normally I don't do what others do because I'm a silent non-conformist. But I've been thinking about this space, wondering what's needed when you and I find our lives beyond the picket...
The Facebook Post That’s Here Instead
I was going to post this on Facebook, but it was too long and sappy post. Instead, here are thoughts from my kitchen table. There's a lot I want to say about these picture, but I've got to finish a book instead, so here are the thoughts behind the snapshots. These...
5 Truths About Being A Teenager
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Your teen years are some of the most exciting yet confusing times. Your emotions are random, intense and all over the place....
Don’t Steal The Struggle
A quote from my upcoming book, "Magnified: Finding God's Best in Busyness." Do you need to God to meet you in your pain?
5 Ways Parents Can Respond To A Sexualized Culture
If you’ve heard Kim Kardashian’s name in the news recently, you know the diva bore her back and front-side for an interview in The Paper. A great role model. Not that Kim Kardashian’s a role model, but we can’t deny our teens are influenced by people and things in pop...
10 Ways To Simplify During The Holidays
Another holiday has come and gone. A good holiday. One full of gratitude, family, and thanksgiving. How was your holiday? I hope it was a day on which you could give thanks. The holiday season usually causes me angst. I like the lights of Christmas, but I don't like...
5 Principles About Acceptance & Friendship
My most recent post at Whatever Girls, a post for teen girls, and an excerpt from the ebook, "Who Do You Say I Am?". People will fail you, but God never will. It’s easy to talk about accepting yourself and having confidence, but how do you really do that in...
Trust: My Lesson That God Provides
Moms, here's the real deal of parenting. Recently, I've had to literally place one of my children in my Father's hands, asking Him to provide for them because I can't. Have you been in a spot like that with one of your kids? No matter if they're toddlers, teenagers or...
The Key for Managing Holiday Busyness
As the holidays approach, I see stress everywhere. I hear it in voices of friends, colleagues and women I speak to. The pressure of holiday busyness on top of "normal life" causes angst - at least it does for me. Does it cause stress for you, too? My thoughts...
10 Ways To Teach Sexual Integrity To Teens
Believe it or not, what our teens believe about sex and the intrinsic value of others is more important than grades, sports awards or college. Their choices in these areas define their character and future relationships. It affects their physical, emotional and mental...
A Response To Brokenness
But let all those who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy.Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous,You surround them with your favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:...
Why Halloween Isn’t Fun And Games Anymore
When I was young, trick or treaters came to our door in my small town. I had a big orange pumpkin I took around the neighborhood getting candy. I don't have any recollection of costumes I wore other than the punk outfit I wore as an 8th grader on my last Halloween...