“See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” Isaiah 60:2 A Letter to My Teens About Dating Dear Children, In a world where family, … Read More
Avocado & Feta Salsa
The steamy Texas Gulf Coast summer has us searching for recipes that are cool and refreshing. When the merciful Southeast wind blows some of the heaviness from the air, we head outside to grill, sparing our precious, air-conditioned house from … Read More
Day 31: No Do-Overs
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 No Do-Overs In our family, when one of our children acts … Read More
Day 25: Keeper of the Chocolate
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love that we will sing for joy and be glad all of our days.” Psalm 90:14 Keeper of the Chocolate While contemplating the wide-eyed wonder and belly laughs of childhood, I realized … Read More
Mom Tips: Summer Of Joy Week Seven
“The wise woman builds her house.” Proverbs 14:1a The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Every morning this week, challenge yourself by not turning on your phone until you have spent 15 minutes in the presence of God. Use the time … Read More
Mom to Mom with Tara Davis
Hello Friend, These golden days of summer are so beautiful as your children desperately soak up the last rays of warm sun on their skin, the cool evenings playing outside until the sun sets, and each free minute doing the … Read More
Choosing Joy
“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, not we ourselves; We are … Read More
Day 27: An Attitude of Gratitude
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.” Psalm 50:23 An Attitude of Gratitude … Read More
Day 28: Dare to Dream
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) Dare to Dream I used to pride myself on being a … Read More
Mom Tips: Summer of Joy Week Six
“The wise woman builds her house.” Proverbs 14:1a The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Journal the following questions this week: What are my strengths? What are my values? What is my proudest accomplishment? The Wise Woman Loves Her Husband Call … Read More
Mom to Mom with Rachel
Dear Sweet Mama, As I sit and reflect on when I was overdue with my baby boy, I remember what a tough season that was. My mom was in town awaiting her grandson’s arrival, and he just wouldn’t come! I … Read More