Every time I enter my friend's bathroom, a framed quote catches my eye: "What if you woke up this morning with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?" This...
I absolutely LOVE this time of year. From Halloween spookiness to Thanksgiving warmth to Christmas magic, it's a wonderful time when joy, laughter and heartwarming moments with loved ones take...
When my son first mentioned wanting to grow pumpkins, I had visions of rampant vines overrunning our yard. As a solution, we introduced trellises, hoping the pumpkins would be trained...
Confrontation. For many, the mere mention of the word sends shivers down their spine. It's no secret that many people dread confrontation, avoiding it like the plague whenever possible. However...
Recently my husband and I went to Dubai. As part of our custom of visiting other countries, we began to explore some of their famous landmarks. We experienced the culture...
“Let's talk." Has someone ever sat down with you to talk? Maybe you responded by getting defensive, your heart skipped a beat, or you were thoughtful. Or maybe there have...
“I don’t know if I am an optimist, I mean, I haven’t really had anything terrible happen to me.” My husband and I exchanged glances as we listened to our...
Having a child who loves being an athlete and who enjoys almost anything to do with sports is such a blessing, yet is sometimes a challenge. Sports can teach us...
I went to Colorado with my husband and some friends a few months ago. We decided to visit Broadmoor Seven Falls. It is a stunning waterfall with a 181-foot drop...
