The Thanksgiving Table
Who will sit at your table this Thanksgiving? After the Vietnam War, a group called the River Rats (The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association) implemented a tradition of remembering Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action by setting a small white table. Today the tradition continues across all military branches in dining-in rooms […]
Top Ten Benefits of an Empty Nest
Are you prepared for an empty nest? Your rising college freshman is ready to vault into a new season of life, but what about you? Whether you’re agonizing over the day or are ready to ship off your know-it-all young adult, this season disrupts the home life.
Ten Bold Prayers to Start the School Year
Launch your child into the 2021-2022 school year emboldened through prayer. Yes, summer is almost over! Back-to-school deals are everywhere, and school starts Friday, August 6, here in Tennessee! While not a spiritual event, starting school is a chance to reboot spiritual priorities, specifically prayer. Commit to pray intentionally and boldly for your child. I’ve […]
Why You Need a Prayer Partner
I know. Who has time to add a prayer partner to your already busy home life? And what is a prayer partner anyway? I wasn’t sure until a friend of mine raced off during her children’s gymnastics class to pray with a friend. Later, I asked her what she prayed about and why she prayed. […]
Encouragement for the Weary Mama
Oh, weary mama. What a year. You deserve a medal or flowers or breakfast in bed. You have worn so many hats this year. Which hat would you like to take off? If Jesus were standing next to you, what hat would he put on you?
When Will “Normal” Return?
I’ve asked myself this question a lot during this unprecedented time. But were all those prior years normal? If so, what made them “normal,” and do I want normal to return post-pandemic? As I’ve looked to the Bible for answers, three conditions stand out that will continue post-pandemic.