Mother’s Day is a sweet pause in the life of a family. As a child, it was one of my favorite events. My siblings and I would often pool our collective dollars to buy our mom a piece of pretty glassware for her display shelf. Sometimes, though, Mother’s Day would sneak up on us and [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Worth The Wait
Monday, May 26th, 2008The Art of Memory Making
Monday, May 26th, 2008One of the most significant things we can do for our families (and ourselves) is to create positive and happy memories. I’m not talking about Disneyland experiences—I’m talking about the simple every day joys that form lasting impressions in our minds. Through our homes, we have an opportunity to design an environment that connects us [...]
Find Your Peace Rock
Monday, May 26th, 2008It is an entirely unremarkable moment, one I repeat every day at noon, all throughout the fall and winter. I am cutting squash, chopping, scooping, dicing. But today, as I scoop out the tangly pulp, seeds scattering and falling on the countertop, I scoop deep into me and feel the wrapped tendrils of who I [...]
Radio Interview: Susan May Warren
Monday, May 26th, 2008Susan May Warren is a multi-published, award-winning author with Tyndale House and Steeple Hill. Her latest release is titled, Wiser Than Serpents. About two years ago, God laid on her heart the horror of the human trafficking problem, and after reading a magazine article by Sara Groves, she began to research IJM (International Justice Mission) [...]
God’s Answer
Monday, May 26th, 2008“What do girls do who haven’t any mothers to help them through their troubles?” ~Louisa May Alcott I lost my mother when I was at the very vulnerable age of 14. Throughout the rest of my tumultuous and painful teenage years and on into young adulthood, I had to find my own way through the [...]
No One Would Tell
Monday, May 26th, 2008I recently saw your movie, “No One Would Tell,” on TV, and loved it! It was eye-opening and powerful. Even though I thought that the overall message defeated some of the sinful things in the movie, it didn’t make them go away. I’m wondering what your thoughts on the movie are from a Christian viewpoint. [...]
Laurel Interviews Amy Wallace
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Ralph Waldo Emerson said “earth laughs in flowers,” if this is true then May is a series of giggles all around us. Flowers are in bloom, the weather is warming up, and spring fever is upon us. Speaking of new things—last October I had the honor of interviewing author Amy Wallace. I enjoyed her first [...]
Freedom in Times of Disappointment
Sunday, May 25th, 2008This week has been one of “those” weeks. We’ve all had them. Although many good things have happened, there have also been some let downs—blessings mixed in with disappointment—the bitter with the sweet. What did I do to escape the reality of some of it? I went to the movies— a quadruple feature all day [...]
Cakes from Mom’s Kitchen
Sunday, May 25th, 2008“Thou art my God since my mother bare me.” ~ Psalm 22:10 Being a mom is one of the greatest responsibilities bestowed on a human. If you compare it to other things God asks us to do it can be overwhelming. I sing on our worship team at church. If I mess up on this [...]
Living in Freedom
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Living in freedom from the bondage of food is not as far off as it seems. Picture the Israelites for a moment. They finally fled Egypt, leaving a life of slavery behind them—and before they could say, “see ya’ later subjugator,” Pharaoh was hot on their tail! Why was he so eager to catch them? [...]