Tornadoes, or even the threat of them, scare the tar out of me.   For whatever reason, bad weather totally freaks me out.  We didn’t have a basement when I was growing up, just this creepy crawl space.  So whenever there was a tornado warning, I would beg my mother to take me to our…

It was Monday morning, and I was ridiculous. Monday morning I took my kids to VBS.  They were (mostly) excited, and the sanctuary was swarming with kids.  As I worked to get each one of them to their place, I was overwhelmed at my reaction to my littlest.  After we met his teacher, my sweet…

Welcome to Summer!   You are here!  On this our first day, I welcome you from the mountains of Colorado!  So many of us have gathered, women from my hub in Denver, to those of you across the country and around the planet, joining collectively to seek His face this summer!  I wish we could…

Anyone wanting to slow down a bit?  Anyone wishing they could just soak in those so-called lazy days of summer?   It’s so tempting to take the summer off, to let go of intentionality, to let your time with the Lord go unnoticed. For that reason, I’m making it really easy this time around. And…

Welcome to Summer! Girlfriends, are you ready?  Beginning next week, we will launch into a brand new summer study, and I’ve been waiting since last fall to bring this to you!  God has placed this study on my heart as only He could do, and I am looking so forward to seeing what He has…

Take time to breathe in this Easter weekend. Be present with those around you. Look at your children.  Listen to their hearts. Remember why your husband’s eyes made you fall so completely in love. Cherish your friendship. Breathe in hope. Lay down that burden that you can’t control anyway. Laugh. Remember your salvation. Acknowledge your…

When I think of a characterization of anger my mind goes to Looney Tunes – love it! – and the coyote’s head about to explode after the road runner outwits him once again.  Ever feel that way as a parent?  Yes, I see that hand. God knows I need His help in this.  Every. Single.…

Anger can do crazy things to you. I didn’t think I had anger “issues” before I had kids.  You know what I mean?  I thought I was a pretty laid back girl.  (See my last post.)  But these sweet faces that I prayed for, for years, can push my buttons like none other.  And they…

I was such a great parent before I had kids.   Right?  Anyone else get this? I was the one who swore “I’m never feeding my kids McDonald’s”, and “the T.V. will never be the babysitter”.  Okay, pumpkin. We all have those dreamy visions though, prior to reality, of future joy-filled moments as a mother.…

What was the anticipation like for those angels, the ones who were a part of that great night with the shepherds?  As they appeared to share the news that would change all of time, such great news… A great JOY to all people!   The fulfillment of everything, God’s gift of redemption to all mankind.…