4 Suggestions to Help Parent in 2024

I think we can all agree that parenting is so difficult, but parenting in 2024 can be even more so. While some things never change, there seems to be much more pressure in different areas than when I was in school! My 13 year old (she’ll be 14 near the end of the month) daughter just started her freshman year of high school, and…

Do You Want to be Friends?

My two oldest girls just started school today, one is in 7th grade and the other is in kindergarten. As I watched them waiting for the bus, from our living room window, I said a prayer to the Lord. I asked Him to protect them, to give them a good day, for them to hold on to their love for the Lord, to allow…

Dealing with Change

Hello friends! It has definitely been quite some time since I have posted anything on here! My, how the times have changed, and things have just gotten even crazier! So let’s start with a little life update! What has been Happening in our Lives Lately: When I first began this blog, we were living in a small upstate New York town. My husband was…

Living like Daniel in a Sinful World…Part 2

Last week we talked a little about the background of David, and somewhat of an insight in what I am hoping to accomplish through this post. We learned how Daniel, and his 3 friends, had found favor with the king, and how they became important people in the King’s service. That stayed with them through the different kings that had come into rule. How…

Depression and Hope…Part 2

Welcome back, friends! I’m glad you came back for Part 2, and that Part 1 didn’t scare you off! It was definitely a hard one for me to write, because I don’t always like being so personal. I’m such an introvert, and doing these things scare me! But I have learned that God has given me things to say through lessons that I’ve learned,…

Depression and Hope..Part 1

Depression, it’s such an ugly word. There are many negative assumptions that are placed with someone who is depressed. Different stereotypes that aren’t always necessarily true. But like everything in this world, people have their own opinions. So I wanted to take some time and share with you what I have learned from dealing with depression—basically my opinion! DISCLAIMER: I am in no way…

Understanding God’s Purpose for My Life.

Was there ever a time where you felt lost and confused? Was there ever a time where you had gone through life thinking you understood what your purpose was, but then things happened and you suddenly felt lost—unsure what your future holds? As I sit here, drinking my coffee, I’m trying to find the right words to say on this matter. I’m trying to…

Do Not be Anxious…Part 2

If you haven’t read Part 1, I encourage you to go back and give it a read before you continue reading this one! Anxiety is something real, and it’s something that’s really hard to overcome. We know that the Lord is with us, and that He is in control, and everything is according to His plan. We also know that we don’t need to…

Do Not be Anxious…Part 1

If someone asks me what I think my biggest flaw is, I would have to say that it’s my anxiety. I’m constantly anxious, and I allow my mind to go to places that are insane, and I can make up the craziest things. For instance, we have this small room off of our back room. It has our big freezer, and then there is…

Be Still…in the Midst of Chaos

Have you ever had one of those days where it was so busy, you felt like all you did was be in the car, and wasn’t home for more than an hour? That was my day, and it was a long day, and I still had to deal with my kids. I had to deal with them fighting, screaming, crying, asking all these questions…it…