Finding Hope in This Crazy World
It was a normal Saturday. Our teens were out doing their thing as my husband and I focused on house stuff - well and Netflix too. A great relaxing day. Then I texted one of my kids. Just checking in, mom stuff - you know. No answer. I brushed it off, no big deal. Four... Continue Reading →
Its Easter weekend, Passover week, Good Friday, Resurrection Sunday. Quite the celebration in the Christian world, that's for sure. Easter - it's way more than peeps and chocolate bunnies! Those three days - when Jesus was hung on that cross and buried in that tomb, and the Resurrection. Quite the turn of events thats for... Continue Reading →
My friend Pastor Bonnie said something this past week that struck a chord in my heart. She asked, "Why would you want to buy something that is already paid for?" Good question girl. You made me think. How many times have I tried to earn God's love and approval by doing church stuff? Guilty. Yeah... Continue Reading →
Why does forgiveness matter? We have all been hurt and betrayed by someone. You can't make it through life on planet Earth without a few scars. But what do you do with that pain? In my experience you can live there and become bitter or you can use it as a life lesson and forgive.... Continue Reading →
Every November 11th we remember the sacrifices of our Veterans, both living and dead. Thank you, for standing in the gap and protecting us. Thank you for your service, your courage, your sacrifice, and and your honor. We salute you today! Top 5 Veterans Day Facts: Veterans Day Quotes to Honor Our Soldiers "We remember... Continue Reading →
I turned on the news this morning and the broadcasters are still searching for the "why". Why did that man shoot all this people in Las Vegas? We may never know. They are interviewing the brother, the girlfriend, etc. We hear stories of how his dad was a bank robber and stuff. Can I just... Continue Reading →
Famous Quotes by C.S. Lewis in Pictures I had to look up who this famous guy was. C.S. Lewis- I love his quotes. He was a friend of  J. R. R. Tolkien and taught at Oxford University. According to Wikipedia: Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic,... Continue Reading →
Our family has had 3 graduation this year - two from High School and one from College. Yes, we are blessed and so proud of all of our 6 kids. But, can I ask, "Now what?" We still have one son at home, at least for one more semester. Â My son went to visit family... Continue Reading →
I answer phones all day at work as a Customer Service Rep for a large Company here in WI. I like that I get to talk to people all over the US and help them with their needs. It really never is the same day twice. All kinds of people, all kinds of needs. It... Continue Reading →
Hard times reveal true friends. I had a hard day today. I think it was just all the stress of everyday life piling up on me. But I had friends at work who helped me see beyond today. Friends who showed me kindness when I lost it. Friends who gave me hugs and prayed for... Continue Reading →
You told me I couldn't sing. You told me I wasn't holy and I had to throw out my jeans. You told me it was my fault my husband cheated on me. It is not my fault that my husband cheated on me with my best friend. It is not my fault that her pillows... Continue Reading →
Today every school got a letter from the Department of Justice that allows any transgender student to enter the locker room or bathroom of the gender they "identify with." And if our schools don't comply, Obama has threatened to stop their funding. Now I work at a High School. I know transgender kids. The problem... Continue Reading →
