Dear Sisters, as Mother's Day approaches I'd like to share a word of warning and encouragement with you. "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10 Satan knows how influential we … Continue reading Mom: Enemy Target #1
Can it really be 40 years ago today that I bowed my blond curls in my grandmother's bedroom, to ask for forgiveness and receive God's gift of salvation? My Mom, at that time, was my current age. Wow. And I was nearly four. Here's a rare picture from that time (a bit younger). And it looks like someone is immensely … Continue reading His for 40, His Forever
I don't know when this journey started, exactly. Tick bite? Blood transfusion? You know I found out about my diagnosis in November 2014, and it's been a TOUGH journey. But, I am happy to report that God has provided a way up and out of Lyme. When my health fell apart I went through several diets, doctors, … Continue reading Good-bye Lyme
My theme this year is God Is Strong. This has been a huge encouragement throughout some frustrating health issues. As a family we talk often about the armor God powerfully provides (Ephesians 6) and were even able to see a visual demonstration of it last week at a local Renaissance fair. Our boys' eyes got big while we … Continue reading God Meets Us In Our Prison – Lessons from Joseph
I feel the weight on my shoulders growing as I see article after article about how to be a better wife and mother. Tonight I saw a Pinterest post about how to make edible gummy Legos, and I wanted to scream. (I don't hate any of you adorable gummy Lego makers. The never ending creativity God has given His children … Continue reading Loving the Here and Now
3 TBSP butter 1 medium onion, sliced 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey 3 sweet peppers, sliced 2 tsp. onion salt 1/2 tsp. ground savory 2 tsp. granulated garlic 2 tsp. cumin Toppings: Avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, tabasco sauce Wraps: Lettuce/tortillas 1.) Melt butter and place sliced onions in to carmelize. 2.) Crumble turkey … Continue reading Easy Mexican Gobbler Wraps
This is a delicious way to use leftover roast. Last night I combined leftover pork roast with whatever sounded good, and this satisfying meal is what happened. It's great, too, because you can serve this nutritious meal to your whole family, easily providing taco shells/soft tortillas for your kids. (Serves 2 adults and 2 children) 1. Melt … Continue reading Sweet Fahitas (Paleo)
