Once upon a time, I was a single mother. Living paycheck to paycheck was the norm; Ramen noodles was a gourmet meal; and thrift store clothing filled our closets. Taking care of my children’s basic necessities was my sole focus. I didn’t have the margin to lavish them with the hottest toys, coolest snacks, or…
Just a few weeks ago, Anthony and I jumped in our car and journeyed off on a cross-country road trip that took us from Georgia to Montana and back again. We were like kids in a candy store as we started off. We turned on some tunes, starting munching on some of our snacks, and…
Turn your radio dial to any contemporary Christian station these days and you’ll hear plenty of songs about chains and how God is a chain-breaker. As we sing those songs, we tend to envision the personal chains that God has broken from our own lives – addictions, habits, and strongholds. But how often do we…
My husband and I view vacations a little differently. Quiet retreats, historical museums, and plenty of time away from anything else that breathes is his idea of a great getaway. Mine? The more rollercoasters, entertainment, and people you can pack into it, the better! Needless to say, our honeymoon was a devastating disappointment! Not because…
I walked up to a vending machine the other day only to see a sign taped on it that said, “Out of Order”. On this particular day, it wasn’t a big deal; however, there have been plenty of times when I’ve been greeted with an out of order sign that proved to be a very…
I love to travel. And, with the ease of a variety of GPS options at my fingertips, travel can almost be done on auto-pilot these days. Hop in the car, punch in an address, and voila! off I go! When it comes to lengthy road trips however, I’m still a tried and true Rand McNally…
