Lord, Do a Mighty Work

None of us likes the pain and trials of this world. We don’t rejoice when life gets hard, when we are struck with illness or the loss of a loved one. We don’t look forward to these painful circumstances that are part of the human experience.

When Cows Drive

We made our annual trek to Chick-Fil-A for Cow Appreciation Day, but the drive home was a little more than we bargained for…

Who Do You Think You Are?

My mother would squash my dreams often with her cutting words.

Lessons from my Mom

Do you remember the show Land of the Lost? It had those creepy sleestaks wandering the land and it was on every Saturday morning. Oh. I couldn’t even be in the room if that show was on the TV!

What Single Parents Wish Their Married Friends Understood

No matter the circumstances, single parenting is a hard journey. What makes it different from parenting as a couple?

My Epileptic Jesus-Loving Girl

July 15, 2016. I was recovering from surgery, moving very slowly. It was around 7:00 am when my oldest son came to get me. “Mom,” he began, “you need to come to Cassie’s room.” “I’ll be there in a minute,” I replied. “Mom, you need to come to Cassie’s room.” “Just a minute. Let me […]

The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Had to Do…

So I pray. And I trust. And I lean. And I cry. And I pray some more.
And I remember my God is faithful…always and forever.

One of God’s Greatest Gifts

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 Have you ever had a really good laugh? I mean, one of those laughs where you find tears streaming down your face? A laugh that keeps you going for days? A laugh that just feels so good and […]

All a Single Mom Wants for Christmas is…

Single Moms have wish lists, too. Want to know what matters most to the single moms in your life?

Rude Interruptions

It was a wild night when we were awakened by the police at 3:00 am looking for my son.