The Ornery Moving Hormone
If you are in the military, moving is a given. A fact of life. And actually, it is a really good part of military life….most of the time. (Particularly once everyone is happily settled on the other end.) Long ago, when all the other military...
Home is …a New Address Every Few Years
Any Military wife is all too familiar with the saying, “Home is where the military sends you.” Like it or not. If you want to survive as a Military wife, you have to embrace this mindset. Otherwise, you spend your time being...
Do Nothing From Selfishness…
Well, it is a new day and a new week and nearly a new month here in my corner of the world–Monday morning, February 28. I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely SHOCKED that tomorrow is March 1. (No snickering from the peanut...
Grace to Think Realistically
How are things with you in your corner of the world today? I have just eaten breakfast and the Lord has served up a slice of humble pie. I was planning on eating a sesame seed bagel, but I guess God wanted me to chew on something else. ...
Ever Catch Yourself Arguing with God?
Sometimes I catch myself reading a portion of Scripture with a bit of an argumentative attitude. Ever done that? When the words of God are shockingly different from our cultural mindset and worldly way of conducting life, it is easy to cross my...
One of the Family
There’s no place like home. Isn’t it great to be one of the family? There is a feeling of security when you know you belong . When you are part of the family, you know where you live…duh. You have a key to the door and...
Life with Teenagers…and their rooms
Let’s talk about THE Teenager’s ROOM. I’ll try to keep this post short, and focused on one characteristic. You know you have a teenager in the house when … …you open the door to their room and are bombarded by…THE SMELL. I would post...
Make Today’s Goals From Yesterday’s Lessons
(Part 2 of Some Thoughts about New Year’s Goals) Pay attention to what God has been doing in your life and form your goals in response to what He has been teaching you. When we start thinking about the possibilities that a new year...
Some Thoughts on New Year’s Goals (Part 1)
When I write the word “January,” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? New Year’s resolutions, right? January is a time of year we traditionally set goals and indulge in all kinds of self- improvement plans. For some folks,...