Finding Freedom During the Holidays
Oh, the holidays Many times, I like to pretend that all the families that gather together for Thanksgiving and Christmas are perfect. I convince myself that everyone sitting around the table is smiling real smiles, giving gifts out of pure generosity, and attending...
The Shadow Book Review
Kimberly Rae, Amazon bestselling author, has skillfully written the suspense thriller, The Shadow, the first book in the series, Rahab’s Rope. Through fictional story-telling, Kimberly highlights the horrific realities of human trafficking in India. Relevant and...
A Pocketful of Seeds: When We Sow Life Happens Book Review
Author, Debbie Johnson, has written a beautiful daily devotional called, A Pocketful of Seeds: When We Sow Life Happens. This devotional is unique because each daily inspiration gives an idea or “daily seed” which challenges the reader to take action and make a change...
How To Cherish Your Husband
Cherish…I love this word. I cherish my great grandmother’s quilts that hang lovingly in our home. I cherish my daughter’s dedication gown that’s made out of my wedding dress. I cherish these items. But, to me the word, cherish, means so much more than an emotional...
Cherish The Seasons
This past week I had the pleasure of being a "temporary mom" of two. First, I must take my hat off to every mom out there. Anyone who does what I had to do ALL THE TIME deserves way more than an “attaboy”. I just never realized how much one small human being can take...
From the Sewers to the Burbs: How to Kick the Enemy Out!
The burbs. I love them. I was raised in the suburbs. I’ve raised my family in the suburbs. The manicured lawns, close proximity to shops, restaurants, and schools, make the burbs this girl’s ideal place to live. Unlike living on a farm or the inner city, one of the...
Read This When Life Hurts
"I'm Hurt!" Have you ever at some point in your life made that statement? If so, this article is for you. Psalm 34:18 ESV - “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Painful things happen. The harsh reality is that we live in a broken...
The Ultimate Way To Slow Down The Pace and Reconnect With Your Kids
Summer is almost over and sometimes it can feel like you've not had much time to reconnect with your kids when they are home from school. In fact, as a parent, most days might feel like that. Maybe you have adult children and you are looking for a way to reconnect...
Read This If You Are A Woman In Need Of A Fresh Start
After years of abuse as a child, I built prison walls around my heart only the bars were made of anger; anger trying to hide the rejection and hurt I had experienced. I so desperately wanted to find the emotional intimacy that I didn’t get as a kid. Until one day, in...
The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Time
I don’t have to say it. I feel like the thing to be these days is busy. Some of us barely have enough time to skim through this blog post. If you can, please lean in for a second and really take in the words on this page. If you can’t right now, then set a reminder to...
That One Day
Life can seem to be on track…you’re living life and everything seems to be going well until that “one day” happens. That day when what was right side up just got turned upside down. I’ve had quite a few of those over this last year. In fact, as a result, insecurity...
To The Girl Searching For “The One”
To the Girl Searching for "The One", My heart is with you, and I know exactly how you feel. It’s not easy celebrating those around you and their relationship milestones when deep down you wish you could have something to celebrate yourself. It isn’t the most exciting...
My Hero, My Dad
MY STORY: As far back as I can remember I longed for my father’s approval and affection. He was my hero, my Dad. In middle school, I would initiate conversation just to tell him about my day only to be met with little or no response. He never seemed to have or make...
Life-Giving Relationships Between Women: The Joys of Leading
Well, Ladies, I’m a little sad that today is the last book study. I hope you’ve found it valuable. I know time is precious and I wanted this study to be worthy of your time. Thank you for joining me. Before we get started today, please know how much I appreciate you...
Will You Be My BFF?
Are you in search for some good friends? We were not created to do life alone, for as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpen another (Proverbs 27:17 NIV). We all need people around us to grow together in our relationships with Christ. Here are some things to...
Strategies of Life-Giving Leaders
Hi Ladies! Want to know the most powerful leadership tool? Well, today, we’re going to find out! Today is the fifth session of a nine-session book study on Life-Giving Leadership: A Woman’s Toolbox for Leading, and we’re going to look at strategies of life-giving...
Keys to Overcoming Hindrances
Today’s study is a good one because we get to see how to overcome hindrances to being a life-giving leader. In this chapter, there are three important, powerful keys to overcoming criticalness, jealousy and pride. They are self-love, humility, and forgiveness. Let’s...
Hindrances to Becoming Life-Giving
Hello, Ladies! Today is session three of a nine-session study of my book, Life-Giving Leadership: A Woman’s Toolbox for Leading. I’m so happy you are enjoying this study and finding it helpful. Before we jump in, remember to answer the questions at the end by...
The Winner Is…….
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An Open Letter to New Moms from a Veteran Mom
Dear New Mom, First of all, Congratulations on becoming a Mom, Mommy, Mama, mother, or Mum! How wonderful! You have entered into a whole new chapter of your life, filled with some of the best moments of your life. If there are three things I could share with you that...
Book Study Session One: The Life-Giving Difference
Book Study Session One The Life-Giving Difference Hi Ladies and welcome to our first session together! I’m delighted you’ve chosen to be a part of the FB study of my book, Life-Giving Leadership: A Woman’s Toolbox for Leading. Before we jump in, make sure to answer...