May always brings about a variety of difficult emotions for me. Two years ago I wrote a series about the loss of my beautiful Jenny. Last year I wrote this piece and just couldn’t bring myself to hit publish. I am hoping that a year of distance from the bitter sweet and unexpected turn in… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Lisa Chan’s True Beauty Film – Deny Yourself
[In compliance with the new FCC rules, I was provided free materials for this review]For the past several days, I have been struggling with my own selfish loss. I have prayed continuously for my daughter, for her friends and especially for our dear sitter who lost everything in a house fire this past Monday. Yet,… [Read More]
Just a Call Away – Kristina Adkins’ Story & Song
A few weeks ago my friend Jennifer shared the photo of a newborn baby laying across her mother’s chest. Normally a beautiful picture but this one was tainted by the tubes and machines surrounding the mother. A simple request to “pray for Kristina” was attached. In a moment I felt instantly called to share and pray for… [Read More]
{Peaceful Saving} Free After Four Video
This past January, our church started series called Catalyst, in conjunction with a church wide small group series on Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. It has been an amazing, eye opening experience for us as we have learned more about the biblical view of finances. As part of the program, we have begun working Dave’s zero… [Read More]
{Pregnancy} Pulling Out the Thorn
When I first started this blog, I had planned to write extensively about our desire for a 3rd child. I believed that this was one of the purposes of my blog and I looked forward to sharing our different but difficult journey. I started a series called Paying {Praying} for #3 in which I shared… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Kyle Sherman’s ‘Hear Me’ Album
Music has always been a huge part of my life. Then from the moment that I accepted Christ, I found that the most amazing way to connect with the Lord, to hear God’s voice was to drown myself in authentic worship. Music plays an integral part of relationship with God and finding albums that moves… [Read More]
Praise: Lisa Chan’s True Beauty Devotional Film “Be Still”
There is part of me that doesn’t even know where to start this post. I know I am supposed to be the “professional” writer and all, but the only thing I can truly wrap my head around is “wow.” Just wow! Let me tell you, this review is one that I am doing at the last… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: The Five Love Languages of Children
Shortly after we were married, someone gave me The 5 Love Languages book. At first I was skeptical but after reading the book and identifying my own love languages, I became a believer. So much so, that I asked the director of the adolescent mental health facility that I worked in to let me create… [Read More]
We Bought A Zoo – Faith Based Study Guide
Based on a true story, this heartwarming and uplifting adventure story is sure to make your whole family go wild. The movie comes out on Blue Ray, DVD, and digital download on April 3rd, 2012. In the mean time, I highly suggest that you take time to download the faith based study guide. It’s a… [Read More]
Praise: I See Me! Personalized Children’s Book – God Loves You!
When Eph was a little tyke, I would replace the name of the main character in his name. He would get so excited. Then when he could recognize his name, he would say, “Mom, my name isn’t there” in a very whiny voice. He was so excited when I opened up the Bible and showed… [Read More]