A Simple Christmas

Christmas is tomorrow, and I don’t know what my problem is! I normally LOVE Christmas. I’m one of those people—you know the ones who put their Christmas decorations out at the beginning of November. I enjoy all of the sights and sounds of Christmas, and I want to have more than enough time to enjoy […]

Another Dose of Reality

Since my divorce, the holidays seem to have become a reminder of my circumstances. As I traverse yet another holiday season, there are reminders everywhere that I am still alone. That pain—a pain of the hurts of the past, a pain of hopelessness for the future, a pain of the current loneliness—just seems to sneak […]

The Real Gift

Here is a guest post from a friend of mine. Enjoy! *****************************                                                               By Cole Mitchell As we enter another Christmas season and consider all that we have to be grateful for, all that brings us joy and happiness, I’m certain that most of us look at our children and grandchildren as amazing gifts […]

Splitting Time

Didn’t the Lord make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.  “For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to […]

Give Thanks…

Many people on Facebook choose to keep a daily log of things for which they are thankful during the month of November. Rather than putting mine on Facebook, I thought I would provide a list of things for which my heart overflows with gratitude. Kids—Where would I be without my amazing children? They are truly […]

Waving the White Flag

Surrender… To quit. To cease fighting. To give up or hand over typically on compulsion. To cease reistance to an enemy or opponent. Surrender to God… To cease resistance to the authority of God. To abandon oneself entirely to God’s plan. To yield to the power, control or possession of God. Surrender is often a […]

Building an Unshakeable Faith

Dear brothers and sisters,when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4 It was an […]

God’s Hand of Blessing

Why Am I So Blessed? Last week, I received a message from a high school friend. She has been a single mom a little longer than I have, suffering a similar situation in her marriage. The message she sent me, however, was very troubling. She had 24 hours to pay her electric bill or have […]

Holy Discontent

Have you ever seen the movie The Incredibles? It’s an animated movie about a family of super heroes living undercover. The dad, Mr. Incredible, has super strength. The mom, Elastigirl, is pliable. In one scene, her two young children get into an argument at the dinner table. Mom reaches out and places a hand on […]

Divorced…To God’s Glory

I am divorced, and it’s all to God’s glory! Before you start throwing the stones in your hands, please hear me out. I grew up with a firm foundation in Jesus Christ and a conservative denomination. I gave my heart and life to Christ at the age of six and vowed never to date anyone […]