Be Still
May 19, 2017 • Parenting
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We…
Letter to My Senior
May 16, 2017 • Parenting
Sometimes things just hit a nerve. I am always emotional when folks are married and babies are born. Christmas time and sunsets always seem to touch a deep place in my heart. But this graduation season has really been especially…
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2017 • Parenting
Funny how life sometimes catches us off guard and leaves us feeling caught in the middle. Most of the time, at least for me, I have a mixed bag of emotions. My sweet family would tell you that I…
Tweaking Truth: My Response to Jen Hatmaker
May 10, 2017 • Community, Parenting, Speaking
“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead speaking the truth…
Remember
May 3, 2017 • Parenting
This Passover season was very precious to me. I had just finished the study of the Jewish Feasts with a group of incredible young ladies (ages 8 to 12 years old). I must tell you there are few things…
Social Media & Technology
May 1, 2017 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens
As per usual these days, I’m heading out to speak to parents about social media and technology this week. This is my most requested topic for parent groups, adult bible studies, PTAs, etc. I really enjoy talking with parents…
Banquet Outtakes
April 28, 2017 • Parenting
Ok, I know you’ve all seen my posts about the 2017 CareNet Banquet. It was such an amazing evening. If you would like to see the full banquet on DVD–from the welcome to special music to speaking, everything–please call us…
20 Things We Should Say More Often
April 25, 2017 • Parenting
I seriously love this guy–he has the cutest videos! Here’s a list of things we should say more often and I agree with every one! My favorites are #16 “I forgive you” and #4 “I disagree with you, but I…
Brave
April 20, 2017 • Parenting
Judges 6 is the chapter where we are told about the calling of Gideon, a great warrior. Today, the verse in that passage that most resounds with me is verse 14, “Go in the strength you have and save…
Chosen by Him
April 17, 2017 • Parenting
For those of you who missed the banquet, I hope you’ve been able to catch up with my last few blog postings. Today, I want to share with you this precious note I received after the banquet. God is using CareNet…
