There were moms and kids everywhere and I loved being in the midst of it all! It was Kid’s Fest in Orange Park and there was a flurry of activity was all around. Playgrounds, water games, face painting, train rides and so much more! It was a kid’s dream come true! It was fun! Fun! Fun! At least for the kiddos it was fun! And it was fun for the mommas too, but it was also hot and everyone was sweaty, and after a while, the kids became a little bit whiny… and for those moms with more than a couple …
Dear Bachelorette Andi Dorfman, you aren’t going to find true love…
The countdown for the news show KFXL began, I readied my station, checking audio levels, station channels, and performing mic checks as six screens in front of me displayed various shows on both ABC and FOX. My co-workers performed their various duties too when suddenly, we all yelled at the TV in disgust as The Bachelorette switched from scenes of Andi Dorfman gushing over the abs of one of the guys vying for her attention and scenes of the guys stripping all for the sake of charity. Granted that was two episodes ago, last week’s show was a bit better …
Does Holiness Really Matter?
Today, I’m super excited to introduce you to my sweet friend, Kathy Howard! Kathy is an author of many books and her love for Jesus and for ministry is inspiring! I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you about her newest book, Embraced by Holiness because, as moms and as ministry leaders, the need for holiness is huge! Little eyes are watching mommas…and if you’re a ministry leader, lots of eyes are watching you…they want to see how you act and react – so holiness needs to permeate every area of our lives. Two years ago, “Fifty Shades …
A Story Like Yours… or Maybe Not ~ But a God Who Makes Beauty Out of Ashes…OH…and a Conference You Just Can’t Miss!
Hey you. Yeah. You! The one who may have had a rough day, a bad past, or are feeling a little lost in this great big wide world. I want to share a bit of my heart with you about what God has brought me from and what God has brought me to. It’s not a rags to riches story…but is is beauty from ashes story. It’s a story about a girl…a girl whose story might be like yours…or maybe not. But it’s about a God who is really good at making beauty out of ashes. It’s a story about …
Brown Like Mom. Cream Like Dad.
“What color will you raise your children?” is a question that I’ve heard before. I didn’t know that there was such a thing as raising children a certain color. I didn’t know that there was such a thing as raising children a certain color. Click To Tweet With that question, I knew full well that they were wondering how much of each culture we’ll embrace and teach to our children. I’m brown. My husband is cream…or in more common terms, I’m black. He’s white. My upbringing wasn’t about skin color. It was about love, respect, honor and serving God. My …
26 Keys to An Extraordinary Marriage
Have you ever looked at your spouse, threw your hands in the air, and said, “I can’t do this! This meaning marriage. If you have, join the millions of others who have said similar words. Being a wife and mother isn’t for sissys! I know! I’ve been married over 38 years to the love of my life; but, we’ve certainly had our ups and downs. Being a good wife and mother requires firm resolve. But, I also believe that foundational to the marriage is a commitment to the Lord and an openness to learn His ways. The following 26 Keys to An Extraordinary Marriage are tried …
5 Building Blocks that Led Us Down the Aisle…Again
“I can’t wait to see you two renew your vows, I wish my husband and I could do something like that!” As I read yet another comment on my Facebook page, it confirmed my feelings our vow renewal wasn’t just for my marriage. Later when Chris and I had a chance to talk after putting the kids to bed, he shared comments he received at work about our wedding. “I think it’s a bigger deal to people we’re doing this a second time around. No one thought we would make it one year much less fifteen years,” Chris commented …
You Don’t Have to Be An Irritable, Crabby or Snappy Wife
Whatever is true about my husband, whatever is noble about my husband, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable about him—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think only of these things. Philippians 4:8 (Tara Version:) Eight little bare feet scrambled in excitement with newfound energy to meet their dad dressed in suit and tie. “I’m home,” his low voice sang as I heard each child clamor for his attention. Steaming mad I hunkered down in the next room, arms crossed and jaw fixed. My mind erupted all the negative thoughts from the long day, “He is …
The “UNPLUGGED SUNDAY” Family Challenge
Recently, my hubby and I headed to Chili’s after church. As I stood in the restaurant waiting to be seated, I noticed a young family sitting in the waiting area. The mom and dad were busy text messaging or checking their latest Facebook status while the daughter, who was sandwiched between them, slouched down with a very exasperated look on her face. Sunday. The day we take our families to church and we worship the risen King, the Savior of the world, the Great I AM. The day we gather together with our forever family to sing praises to His name, …
Is There Really “The One?” ~ by Lynn Cowell
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’” John 7:37-38 (NIV) As soon as we were old enough to understand fairy tales, we’re told to start looking for the one. Someday my prince will come. Someday I’ll find my love. As we got older, Prince Charming looked a bit different. Our teenage hearts thrilled when the latest vocal sensation sang about finding us and how our love …