Have you ever had a jalapeño burn? 🔥 Oh it hurts! I made jalapeño poppers (I’ve made them many times and I know I should’ve worn gloves) BUT I didn’t, and apparently these babies were … Read More
Powerful Kindness
“Mom, can I buy this bag of Hershey kisses to hand out at school?” “Well, I love the thought, but is that allowed?” “I’m just sharing the love, Mom!” In a … Read More
Don’t Be Duped!
Did you know kids in school who could talk you into trouble? I did…I was duped. Inevitably when we were about to get caught, they’d drop me like a live sample of Influenza A! They … Read More
Stay Sweet
It took everything I had not to flinch when a big ol’ needle was injected into my eyelid, but I managed to hold it together. LOL! I felt very adultish in that moment because in … Read More
Be Smarter Than Your Smart Phone!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going to throw my phone out the window anytime soon. It’s just that I am recognizing something has to change. I can’t keep diving into my phone…losing sight of … Read More
Submitting Makes You Strong!
This morning as I was in the book of James reading what it means to submit to God, a scene from my early 20’s came to mind. Back then I was an entertainer living with … Read More
I Hope You Dance
Have you seen the movie Iron Man? The moment he puts on the suit it’s shwoop, clink, clang, zip–the pieces of iron encase him tenaciously. That’s what I do to my heart when someone hurts … Read More
You Can Trust Him
A few weeks ago I woke up with a crystal clear thought piercing through my otherwise groggy mind: reach out to Pam Hazell. There was no doubt the Lord placed her on my heart. Pam … Read More
Christmas 1987 vs 2017: 30 Memories From 30 Years Ago
My kids love everything from the 80’s! Recently they asked me what it was like to be an 80’s kid, and specifically what Christmas was like way back then. 😉 I’m so glad they asked … Read More
The Power Of Losing It
Sometimes I’m forced to ask myself these questions… If things don’t turn out like I’d hoped, will I be able to be happy? Will I choose to worship God? In this loss, will I trust … Read More