It’s one of my favorite stories to tell. How Anthony and I met. Back when internet dating sites were just becoming a thing, I shared a home with another single mom (this convenient arrangement helped us pay the bills and provided in-home childcare for both of us). Desperate to be married, my housemate quickly jumped…

Have you ever noticed that the Bible is full of “impossible” stories? Had they been published in an ancient newspaper, I can imagine some of the bold headlines reading: ~Noah and His Family Survive Destructive Worldwide Flood! ~Puny Shepherd Boy Annihilates Battle-Hardened Giant! ~Man Trapped Overnight with Lions Lives to Tell About It! ~EMPTY Tomb…

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…