As a busy, full-time working mom, I try to accomplish as much as I can in a day.  I am usually okay with the messy house, unfolded laundry and cluttered kids’ rooms from time to time.  But lately, I’ve been anxious and uptight over the fact that I can’t seem to get caught up.  I’ve…

I’ve been busy unwrapping the gift of Jesus this week.  When I think of that babe, having just been born, laying in a manager, wrapped in swaddling clothes, I think of all of the rich love and goodness that envelops Him.  And I take a moment to unwrap each one, taking in the goodness and…

I’ve been exhausted lately as I’ve been pulled in so many different directions.  Working full time, staying up late, getting up early, helping with homework, shopping, menu planning, house cleaning (well not really, I’m too tired), juggling finances, ministry and relationships.  There just never seems to be enough time in my day to do it…

As a mom, I sometimes hear certain statements made by my children that could rattle my nerves.  One of those is the beloved “that’s not fair” statement.  As a parent, it is my responsibility to teach my children about fairness.  Even so, to a child, almost everything that goes against what they desire is unfair. …