Reflections of a full-time Jesus-follower
I am a kept woman. There. I admit it. And, to be honest, I have been since I was a child. Here is my story. I was raised in a non-Christian home. We didn’t attend church; we didn’t pray; we didn’t read the Bible. Actually, my parents didn’t even own a Bible, other than the […]
One of my favorite rock singers is Tom Petty. I’m not gonna lie…I was one sad 80’s girl the day he died. I love so many of his songs, but “Refugee” stands out as one of my favorites. Can you hear that one-of-a-kind Petty guitar tone as that iconic voice sings these timeless lyrics? (If […]
I mentioned previously that one of the hats I wear is the Mimi hat. But, obviously, before I could be Mimi, I first had to be Mom. I am the devoted mom to four amazing children- three who are biologically mine and one my husband and I adopted from Russia. Our adoption story began in […]
I’m one of those girls who has been dieting and exercising since I was about 10 years old. More from necessity than choice, if I’m being honest. Most days I love working out. Most days. Some days though? Not so much. Today was one of those days. So, before I tell that story, you need […]
My job is teaching; my customers are teenagers. Lots and lots of teenagers- in all their glorious, self-conscious, hormonal, angst-laden selves. And I love them! Little kids are cute and fun and probably a lot less complicated to teach, but teenagers…well, they are their own unique brand of cute and fun- and they are full […]
I don’t know about you, but I like the idea of a reset button. Sometimes the mess I make of things…sometimes the messes others make of things. Well, suffice it to say that a reset button would solve a lot of problems. I LOVE that God has a reset button. Specifically as it pertains to […]
December 31. A day to say goodbye to the old and to welcome the new. An opportunity to get a fresh start…on a diet, on an exercise plan, on establishing good habits (or breaking old ones). Like most of the world, I am quite happy to say goodbye to 2020. I am sure few, if […]