Category Archives: Barbie

Stop, Look and Listen

When I was a little girl, I was not allowed to play in the court where we lived without the watchful eye of an adult or older sibling.  Even though it appeared safe, my parents were afraid a car would come barreling around the corner, putting me in harm’s way.  And they did not want…

God’s Comforting Embrace

It was a warm sunny day and my two younger children were playing outside.  I was just getting ready to sit down with a glass of Iced tea and a good book when my 10 year old daughter came in screaming.  I immediately ran to her side to see what had happened.  She told me…

Dark But Lovely

I love reading the Song of Solomon in the Bible.  This book has two interpretations.  One interpretation is that of a natural love between King Solomon and his bride, the Shulamite maiden.  It emphasizes biblical principles that honor the beauty of love within marriage.  The other interpretation is symbolic of the spiritual truths in our…

New Every Morning

My thoughts have been turned inward lately.  Not in a prideful way.  As the Lord brings to light the hurting places in my heart, those things that I have kept behind closed doors, away from his grace and mercy, I get overwhelmed.  I am becoming more aware of my brokenness and of my need of…

Walking In The Light

As a mother, I teach my children to always be honest.  I have become very good at being able to tell when they are not telling the truth, or when I’m only getting part of the story.  I try to instill in them the importance of going to someone they may have hurt to ask…

Look Up!

This past year has been one of loss, hardship and uncertainty for our family.  During this season, I have learned to yield, to trust, to seek and to find.  I have learned to have hope in the face of adversity.  The dictionary defines “hope” as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing…

Mistaken Identity

photo © 2010 Courtney Carmody | more info (via: Wylio)This week, I have been purposeful in reminding myself of who I am.  There are many things that I DO that I have allowed to become such a part of me, that I sometimes lose my way. It is true.  I wear many hats.  I am…

The Strength Of My Resolve

As I’ve sat and reflected on the coming New Year, there are a few goals I would like to accomplish.  I have always been one to make resolutions — a resolution to lose weight, spend more time with my family, be more organized, simplify, eat better, sleep more, and be more patient and loving.  But…