Think back over the last 5 years. Have you purchased a new pair of shoes within that timeframe? Were they for comfort? Elegance? Business? Did you purchase them to match an outfit for a special occasion? Or were they for a more functional purpose, say boots to protect your feet on a hike? Whatever the […]

“Her shoes are cuter than my shoes!” I have made that statement at times, haven’t you? There have been times in my life when I have desperately wanted what another has, but the Lord has always been gracious to show me that, though I may want what that person has, I may not want to […]

  As I have been preparing for our up-coming Women’s Retreat, I’ve been immersed in thoughts of shoes as the theme for our retreat is In Her Shoes. I’ve been thinking about the kinds of shoes I wear versus the kinds of shoes you wear. The truth is, we all wear different shoes, literally and […]

Happy New Year! Last year, amid a time of confusion and wanting to seek the Lord’s will, I told a friend, “I just want clarity.” Her humorous response was, “Wait for next year, it’ll be 20/20 vision if ya know what I mean?” While she gave me a good laugh, I find myself thinking of those […]

It was a Sunday after church at our favorite lunch spot. I was staring down at my salmon salad when my husband exclaimed, “I don’t know why, but I’m so excited for the Christmas season this year….like more than normally.” Through gritted teeth and a glance down at my stomach, I responded, “I’m fighting for […]

One of the most iconic Christmas carols of all time, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, is a favorite during the holiday season. But if you’re like me, though you’ve sung the song hundreds of times, you’ve never really listened to the words. In fact, overtime these fascinating lyrics have become rote-like, their meaning lost because […]

While talking amongst my D-Group last week, we began to discuss the power of Jesus. Both fully man and fully God. The discussion was centered around the passage where the devil tries to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. We began to talk about the mystery of our Lord. You see, our Savior is both fully […]

The holidays are upon us, and in what should be one of the happiest times of the year, so many continue to struggle with depression and anxiety. Perhaps this season is a painful reminder of loss in your life, or maybe you’re affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder or anxiety. Whatever your situation, I know that […]

This week is a holiday. One of Thanksgiving. Perhaps you have traditions with large family gatherings. Or maybe you do something simpler—you may even have to work on Thanksgiving. Perhaps you are looking forward to Thursday, or maybe you are dreading it. Maybe the holiday seasons will be extra hard this year because someone is […]

According to the dictionary, cultivate means to foster growth, improve care, or to further encourage.  Doesn’t this sound like something we should be doing as women? But, what should we be cultivating? As a mom of young boys, there are several things that I wish to cultivate in their little hearts.  I want to cultivate […]