*My monthly series, Women of the Bible, returns today. On the third Tuesday of every month, I will feature a woman in Scripture who found her strength in the Lord when faced with adversity or circumstances beyond her control.* She stood there in disbelief, tears streaming down her face, her body going numb, and her…
Read More“January was a tough year, but we made it!” I laughed so hard when I read this meme yesterday! Due to the extremely frigid temperatures, the boys and I have been home from school and work. With our low of -22, Antartica was warmer than central Illinois! I knew that this week was going to…
Read MoreHappy Friday! We are experiencing our first measurable snowfall of the season! It’s absolutely beautiful out! I have a love/dislike relationship with snow. I love how the gently falling snow covers the dull colored landscape. I dislike driving in it and I really dislike that my 16-year-old son has to drive in it! A Birthday…
Read MoreBeing the only female in a house full of males (including the dog!) can be interesting at times. Aside from the strange smells, and the unusual sounds coming from them, life with my male tribe is something that I would not trade for all the money in the world. While it is true that parenting teenagers are challenging…
Read MoreA Verse to Pray for Your Child Homecoming 2018 is in the books, and it was a memorable one! One of the highlights was that both boys were nominated to be on the homecoming court to represent their respective classes. When Grant and Connor arrived home from the pep rally, they were met by an…
Read MoreA Verse to Pray for Your Child Happy Friday! During September, the “Weekend Inspiration” will focus on a verse to pray for our children. This weeks focus is on peace. The excitement of going back to school has now passed, and the reality of daily homework is upon us. The words “stressed” and “tired” are…
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