and daycare mama to ten more little ones.
My days are busy, my arms are full,
and my heart rejoices in Jesus.
Serving God with Empty Hands
The story is told of an elderly widow who was eager to serve Christ, though she had little to offer. She prayed for direction, and realized she could use her skill as a pianist to bring blessing to others. She placed this small ad in the Oakland Tribune:...
Five Guiding Lights to Know the Will of God
One of the biggest challenges I face as a single mom and small business owner is being a confident decision-maker. Yes, I have friends and family with whom to discuss major decisions, but ultimately, the buck stops with me. If I make the wrong choice, I have no one to...
Showing my weakness to share God’s strength
"The more transparent a Christian is, the more clearly others can see Christ through them." These words jumped out at me from a text my pastor-brother sent me a few weeks ago. I had written the poem, Alone Tonight to post for Valentine's week, but I was struggling. It...
Snakes on the deck and Satan on the prowl
If you hate snakes, I apologize in advance for the story I'm about to tell you. It's such a perfect illustration of how Satan attacks us, I just can't get away from it. Several months ago when the weather was still warm and the birds were nesting, a cute little...
