My bill came to $4.44. A small price to invest in fostering a friendship, I thought. I had just enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee while spending the last hour engaged in lively conversation with a dear friend. We wrapped up our time together with a bear hug and parted ways with big smiles and…

It was a beautiful, sunny day outside.  Perfect for a back porch get together!  As I scurried around getting the porch prepped to entertain, I noticed one of the drink containers I put out was leaking.  It was small.  Barely noticeable, really.  So, I left it out. And while no one could detect the leak…

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…