Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12 NKJV) ____ I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. (1 Samuel 1:27 NIV)“Mom.” Womb of life.Infant caretaker.Toddler chaser.Story listener.Homework helper. Calendar keeper.Activity chauffeur.Discouragement battler.Stuff manager.Life teacher.Chief cheerleader.Dream encourager. PrayerContinue Reading

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.(Mark 12:30–31, NIV) Although I’m still recovering from the intensity—the pressure, preparation, and joy—of leading last weekend’s women’s retreat, I’m fully aware that the world hasn’t paused. Life has moved on. I’veContinue Reading