40th Birthday

I have blogged every day this week. I don’t know that I’ve ever done that before other than the time I did the 30 day challenge. I guess being caged in my house for weeks made me have a lot to say. Today is another off-topic post. I guess I’ve become a bit random this […]

Raising our kids to be leaders

He threw his full weight on the couch, slouching into the leather. Arms crossed, he groaned, “I don’t want to go. I’m tired of going.” He continued listing all the complaints he held about attending his running class that evening. My hand pulled a quick zipping motion across my lips and my eyes sent a […]

Treating the Flu Naturally and Other Hidden Blessings

Today’s post is a bit off topic from what I normally write about, and I am no expert or authority on the world of health. But when I find things I love, and that I feel have been instrumental in our family, I have a hard time not sharing. And when I see how God […]

When Caring For Sick Kids Heals More Than Illness

Week 3, soon to be week 4, of kids home from school. School holiday, followed by several snow days, followed by sickness, and spring break is just days away. As one can imagine, life has been anything but normal here. I am non-stop canceling appointments, re-planning, cleaning (laundry and dishes I’ve never seen), nursing kids […]

Kisses From Katie

In 2008 we moved from Georgia to Virginia. I remember a friend of mine from Georgia emailing me and telling me about a blog I must start reading. She described a young girl who left everything straight from high school to become a missionary in Uganda. Over the years I continued hearing about this story […]

The overwhelming moments of God hidden in the small

Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. There are moments where God completely overwhelms me. Times breathing is difficult, words are inadequate. These moments catch me by surprise. I’m surprised by my surprise. When will I cease to be amazed that […]