Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Years ago I worked at a Women's Center writing protection orders for victims of domestic violence. My primary job was to interview women who claimed to have been abused, detailing the violent acts they had witnessed and advocate on their behalf to the judge, asking for a restraining order to be issued against their perpetrators.... Continue Reading →
As our children grow up we look for signs of normal growth; is Junior getting taller than his sisters, is little Princess coming out of her awkward phase. Those are physical characteristics, but there are other signs of being a normal teen that we as parents can get stuck on. I know this one personally,... Continue Reading →
Friday is garbage day in our little community. I don't like to run outside on Fridays because every few feet I am greeted with cans, boxes and containers of smelly, marinating trash. Normally I would hold my breath while passing by, but when I run I am sucking air as my lungs demand, no control... Continue Reading →
My friend Kristy and I discovered this pizza at Mellow Mushroom somewhere in Georgia a few years ago. She loves caesar salads and I like anything different, so we had to try it. Apparently it is not available at all Mellow Mushrooms, only those who have met certain quotas and such. It doesn't matter to... Continue Reading →
When is the best time to work on your marriage? Today. Everyday. My guy and I spend a lot of our time with couples who are in crisis. We wade through discussions about household chores, parenting and sex with people we don't know well. We hear accusations, doubts and even pleadings for one to do... Continue Reading →
I just finished the book, Wild by Cheryl Strayed, the real life account of a woman who backpacked 1100 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail in an effort to remember who she was. I haven't seen the movie yet because I prefer to read the book before hand, but now intend to see it for... Continue Reading →
A woman was telling me recently how much she wished her husband would lead their family; she was so tired of being the ‘spiritual leader’ of their home but he was resistant, so she often took the reins. We talked about ways to give up the need to lead and give him time to take... Continue Reading →
I got this simple recipe from my friend Kara, it seems to be the official snack of our kids' high school. Apparently it's so addictive that they call it crack, so I don't even allow myself to try it. If I did, I'm sure I would add peanuts or something salty. This is a recipe... Continue Reading →
In the Bible, the story of the woman caught in adultery and threatened to be stoned to death is a beautiful illustration of Jesus’ grace and love for each of us. Not only does He forgive her of her sin, He also teaches each of her accusers how to respond to her; He challenges them... Continue Reading →
My son sent me a picture of this with one word, Please?? He is not a big dessert eater and rarely makes a request for food, so I indulged him on this one. It was a hit! I found the recipe on http://www.handletheheat.com/peanut-butter-cup-cheesecake/ and chose it because of the Oreo crust, many others used brownies.... Continue Reading →
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