Woke up this morning and barely made it to the bathroom before tossing my cookies. I can’t imagine going through another eight months of this. My mother-in-law warns me about all the weight I’ll gain
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Honoring Our Parents
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:22 “We needed your parents information, not your grandparents,” my teacher said. “I am sure your
Read moreJust Give Them Jesus by Nan Trammell Jones
A stiff breeze caught the horses’ manes and flicked their golden locks onto the young girl’s cheeks as she nuzzled her four-legged friends. Chelsea* had come a long way from her troubled childhood. Through the horses’ unconditional love she was beginning to heal from a young life marred by the unspeakable. She felt acceptance. She felt valued. And she was beginning to open her heart to the Savior’s love.
Read moreMentoring: It’s a Beautiful Thing
Stephanie says, “As the sun began to sneak a peek through the horizontal lines of my mini blinds, I was reminded that another hectic day awaited me. It wasn’t easy being an early bird and a night owl in the same skin, but as a single mom who was struggling to be all and do all, I didn’t have many other options. Each day held its own basket full of burdens for a girl who wore too many hats and didn’t realize the significance of her role as a mother. I was a single mom without Christ, without a clue, and without a mentor.”
Read moreLove The Feeling, Love The Action
Three weeks after my first child was born and two days before my husband, Mike, left for a month in Laos, Mike and I went out to dinner. Over dinner, we talked about what the
Read moreThe Year of Firsts
THE YEAR OF FIRSTS by Jean Ann Williams Imagine a young son who has struggled his whole life with pain and illness. His parents have cared for his physical needs and felt responsible for his
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