17 May Chai Tea and Front Porch Living
And it robs our joy, hurts our relationships, and hinders the life we so greatly desire. We desperately keep striving--seeking for MORE...
And it robs our joy, hurts our relationships, and hinders the life we so greatly desire. We desperately keep striving--seeking for MORE...
Some of the most beautiful people we have met in all of our traveling experiences have been those who’ve had broken hearts, shattered dreams, unfulfilled desires, and various painful experiences. In the last few weeks, we have cried and prayed with individuals facing difficult situations,...
The other day, I was in our small town at a ladies clothing store. While I was there, a person walked in, who was undeniably a man, dressed up as a woman. He was very tall, had large hands and feet, and a deep baritone...
“I hope he rots in prison...
No one wants to fail this test. Any test, really. We all want to pass with flying colors and don't ever want to hear that we have failed. It is important to us to "make the grade” and graduate with the rest of our class. However,...
I love the plaque that is sitting on our kitchen counter. The message it contains has become a favorite of mine. I believe passionately in what it communicates. It clearly portrays our hearts’ desire for our family. In this house, we do second chances. We do...
January. The beginning of a bright, new year filled with potential moments of life and experiencing the blessings of another day. However, as I reflect on last year and anticipate 2014, I am very aware that my time is limited and that, in reality, I...
The many heart-wrenching stories, tears, and cries to be set free from the lies of the enemy are vividly sketched in my mind. The horrendous stories of sexual abuse beginning as an innocent and impressionable three-year-old little girl makes me shudder. I hug my three...
In many ways, she reminded me of a wild and free-spirited horse. She resisted all restraints and balked at being steered in a specific direction. However, I could see that beneath the anger, defiance, and stubborn attitude was a little girl’s innocent heart that had...
Have you ever wanted to believe someone, but couldn’t get past the sense that something wasn't quite right or that they weren’t being completely honest? Have you observed a situation and, although you saw many positive things, you struggled in believing the authenticity of it?...