The Sound of Freedom

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,     a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9   Roy and I decided to go to see The Sound of Freedom at the movie theater Tuesday. If you haven’t see the trailer, I encourage you to watch it here. The movie portrays the true story of Tim […]

Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness

Seven years ago. I have relived that day over and over, but for some reason this year it is really taking an emotional toll on me. Last night as I drove home from dinner with my daughter, I began to reflect on that day. I found myself in tears–both good and bad. Seven years ago […]

Beating the Statistics

Children raised in single parent families have the odds stacked against them. According to one study by BMC Public Health, children is single parent homes are more likely to end up in the lowest educational and socioeconomic regardless of parental status. Pretty sobering for those of us who raised our kids alone. Monday evening, I […]

To My Single Parent Friends

Today, March 21, is National Single Parent Day. For many years, I had no idea there was such a day. For many years, I wouldn’t have cared that there was a Single Parent Day. But, after eight years as a single mom, I would like to take a few minutes just to explain what being […]

Would I Do It Again?

Have you ever heard that divorce is taking the easy way out? As one who has walked through divorce, let me tell you that divorce is many things—but it is not the easy way out. Anyone who has been married knows that marriage can be hard, but a marriage between two people who have the […]

Grief: Thoughts for Kobe Bryant’s Wife and Children

What would I say to Kobe’s wife and children if I had the opportunity?
My heart breaks with you…

Cassie’s Story: In Her Own Words

Today, my sweet girl asked if she could share her story. I hope you are as blessed as I was.

haunted: till death do we part

If it’s not physical abuse, it’s not really abuse.

If he hasn’t hit you, you need to stay.

Marriage is a forever commitment you should never leave.

Navigating the Waters of Grief

Grief is defined as deep sorrow. But there are no words to adequately describe grief.

Lessons from The Lion King

We are children on the one true King, the King of kings, the ruler of heaven and earth! And we have Him living inside of us! We must embrace our identity as the chosen ones.