The pain of rejection from those we love and trust most can cut deep.  We are left wondering what we did wrong, how we could have done things differently to secure a better outcome.  We long for our family…

There is a sneaky form of pride that can creep in and consume us.  It has the appearance of humility, but at its source you’ll find a tangle of self-absorption and fear of man that consumes our thoughts…

As a mom, reading stories with my kids is a big part of our day.   When I first started reading fairy tales to my daughters when they were infants, I was taken aback by how much…

I’m turning 30 tomorrow.  Yikes!  I can’t believe how fast time flies!  I was reflecting on the past 10 years, and it is amazing how much can happen in just 10 years.  I got married, had 3…

My kids love their stuff.  They love their toys, they love their clothes, they love their coloring books and crayons and markers.  They have different favorites at different times, but all in all they really love stuff. …