Posting from Florida. God answered my simple prayer as I walked in the warm beach waters. I said, "Lord, I know you see me. Thank you for this time with you. I'd love to find a sand dollar. I know you are able to send me one. You are God." I thought to myself that's a silly request, but that was what I wanted.I kept walking. Nothing. Then as time Continue Reading
Laying Down My Weapon Again!
Have you ever watched someone get arrested either in person or on TV? The scene plays out something like this: “Drop your weapon. Put your hands above your head,” officers yell as they point guns at the suspect, ducking behind their squad cars. If the criminal surrenders his weapon, the police move in. Sometimes the assailant cooperates. Other Continue Reading
Thankful for My Husband’s Employer
This Thursday, I am thankful for my husband Derek's employer. Especially the owner. Why? Because he treats Derek right--more than right actually. This Saturday, Derek and I leave for a business trip to Florida. Usually Derek travels alone, but his employer has always said, "Take your wife sometime." Years have went by and we are finally able to Continue Reading
Free, Really Free
I am still in shock that I am FREE. Something has changed inside me. A weight is lifted. It's amazing that I can live each day without feeling some darkness, shame, fear,or something ugly chasing me. I keep thinking someday the light will fade and I will wake up to the reality I'm sinking into some gooey, black hole. If that happens, so be it. But Continue Reading
What Do You Enjoy?
Why is it we have such a hard time enjoying our lives? I believe God wants us to enjoy every day in his presence. I also believe God smiles when we are living out his design for our lives. But so often, women in particular, feel guilty if they are having a good time. Why is that? I'm throwing out a challenge for you to find something you love and Continue Reading
Lessons from My Girl Again
Father's Day morning, my ten-year-old daughter Hannah came into the bathroom and said, "Mom, it's Father's Day. I know we celebrate Dad and grandpas, but guess who else we celebrate as father?"I paused and waited, thinking I might know where she was going. "I don't know. Who?""God, our Heavenly Father." Hannah smiled. I love the heart of my girl. Continue Reading