If you are like me, you probably struggle with breaking yourself of bad habits.  I struggle with it often.  In fact, quite often not only do I struggle, I fail completely.  But failure does not paralyze me or keep me from moving ahead.  I know that God has created me for more. God has plans for my destiny, plans to utilize me in ways I don’t...

Donned in her favorite nightgown Kimberly* slips under the covers anticipating a good night’s sleep. Patting her husband’s shoulder she says, Goodnight honey… Tentatively Ron reaches out for Kimberly and nuzzles her check giving her a tender kiss. With a familiar sick sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach, Kimberly wriggles away from Ron,...

“I’m sorry. I can’t find the heartbeat,” she said.  I stared in shock at the ultrasound machine. I couldn’t take my eyes off of it.  It hurt too much to think about it. “What?” my mind screamed. “What are you saying?”  But really I didn’t want to know.  I stared at the screen willing the baby to live.  A month before,...

A few days ago I told a friend of mine a story about a past relationship I had many years ago. I referenced the story to a conversation we were having about dating and relationships. After the phone conversation I thought about that relationship and how I got to a place where I accepted a stale cake. Just like the devil turns what is good into...

Are you struggling with the pressure to perform? Confide in a mentor for a supportive voice. NFL football coach Vince Lombardi, known for his quotes about the importance of wining, once quipped “If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?” With pressure like this on individuals (and athletes in particular) to be successful, is it...

Do you ever find yourself craving some “me” time?  Ever wish that every time you walk into the bathroom there wasn’t an extra set of feet following you? Have you experienced that pounding from the other side of the door and someone yelling,  “Mom! Are you in there?” I can remember longing for the times when my kids would be watching...

Did you know that our bodily, emotional and spiritual health are closely connected? Well, they are. If we guard our bodily health, it helps promote clear thinking and good emotional health, which are beneficial to our soul. If we seek to have good spiritual health, the resultant peace and joy will keep our bodies well and our emotions in line. If...