As a young single woman, I spent most of my free time in ministry. When I got engaged, my fiancé was equally involved. During our engagement, we envisioned great plans for us in ministry after we married. We talked about leading small groups for young married couples,...
My kids can’t wait until Christmas morning when they get more stuff. They already have a room overflowing with toys and craft supplies and books and stuffed animals. I don’t even know what to get them anymore! But they can’t wait to get more every December. ...
When I married my husband, Robbie, his favorite time to introduce some “romance” was in the middle of a fight. I think he thought his gestures would stop the fumes coming out my ears. It didn’t work. Years later, we still struggle with our understanding of what...
I love to watch the sky. Our city rests on the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, so it’s easy to find a hilltop where one can see the clouds swirling on top of a dark azure blue. At times, the clouds have been simply breathtaking. No artist could paint the glory of...
“I was just tired of my boring life,” Brenda confessed as we sat at the lunch table sharing our family stories. Her kids were grown, and her husband seemed aloof and uninterested in joining her in her empty nest adventures. So, Brenda decided to make a drastic...