There’s a word I’m hearing all the time. Surrender. In fact, just today I had coffee with a friend and she used that very word in our conversation. We were talking about discerning my vocation other than being a wife and a mother and she was telling me I needed to surrender. Let’s face it, surrender is not a word we hear every day. Sure, you might hear it on the news as we hear of tragedy after tragedy of criminals surrendering to police or ... Read the Post...
Centering Prayer and How It’s Changing My Life
I don’t know if I can do this. That was the thought that went through my head as I walked into church one Friday morning. I had decided to see what a Centering Prayer group was all about. I wanted to learn how to be still before God yet it seemed against my very nature which was focused on doing --- anything and everything quickly and efficiently as possible. I’m grateful that I didn’t let fear turn me away that day. Instead, God led me to ... Read the Post...
Five Easy Chicken Family Dinners
It’s a routine in our home each night. Sharing a family meal. But, by far, the biggest challenge I face with family meal time is trying to decide what to make for our family dinner. But, one thing is sure to appear on our family table most nights – chicken. Let’s face it, there’s so many recipes with chicken as the star. Therefore, I’ve found five easy chicken family dinners you can serve your family any day of the week. Starting Off ... Read the Post...
Be Kind to My Teen As She Takes the Wheel
I’m at this place in my life yet again. I don’t know how I got here. It just doesn’t seem possible but it’s a fact. I have a teen driver in my home. It’s hard to believe that just three short years ago our son was learning to drive for the first time. Now, as my daughter is a Sophomore in high school, it’s her turn. There are so many mixed emotions when a teen driver takes to the road for the first time. All I can ask is to please be kind ... Read the Post...