Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Marriage is hard. Even if you’re married to your best friend.  Even if you’re married to a good man.  Even if you’re married to a godly man. It’s stll tough. Marriage is a daily commitment. Those “I do’s” are nice and all, but...
More of Him, Less of Me

More of Him, Less of Me

He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. John 3:30 Whenever I’ve heard this Bible verse, I’ve always taken it as…I need to think about myself and my needs less…I need to focus more on Jesus…notice all the...
Planning an Extended Family Vacation

Planning an Extended Family Vacation

A few years ago, my parents decided to treat us all to a vacation to celebrate their upcoming wedding anniversary. There’s 24 of us in all, including my brothers, sister, our spouses, our kids, and even a couple of really cute grandkids. This is no small...
I am Not a Homemaker

I am Not a Homemaker

My dear mama is June Cleaver, Martha Stewart, and Mother Teresa all wrapped up in a perfect five-foot-two-inch package.  Bless her for trying to teach me all of her ways.  She tried.  I even remember her learning how to knit left-handed just so she could better teach...