Weeks of rain this winter has refreshed the Arizona desert and the beauty of the wildflowers scatter the mountain trails. As an avid hiker it’s amazing to see the changes in the landscape with just […]
Category: Parenting
Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your […]
The Reluctant Gentleman
It seems like just yesterday, but in truth, it’s been 20 years. I was dropping my children off at elementary school when one of those teachable life moments presented itself. Pulling to the curb, I […]
Do Not Say Everything You Think!
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. –Proverbs 12:18 I have been around people in many different environments: other countries, New York, watching people on the […]
Time for Everything?
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 The greatest commodity we have at our fingertips is time. Everyone has the same amount of time to use […]
“First we do what we have to do; then we can do what we want to do.” Denzel Washington
“First we do what we have to do; then we do what we want to do.” My children can quote this phrase which I read in an article about Denzel Washington and the fact that […]
You are not your own
“Do you not know…you are not your own” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 That is the question God asks us when we face the storms of life, the struggles of relationships, the heartache of loss. Do […]
In the Name of Jesus…
Do it in the Name of Jesus. Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. –Colossians 3:17 […]
Great is His Faithfulness
I’ve had a difficult 2 weeks with my daughter. She just started kindergarten, and I have seen several actions and attitudes that have been disappointing. I really struggled with her choosing the wrong, when I […]
Living in the Moment
Living in the moment is a discipline I am working on. To live in the moment in my body, soul, mind and spirit. It’s challenging but it is possible. It is believing in the truth […]