the day of small beginnings

Most of us want to make a difference in the world.  We want want to know that our life counted for something.  That when we die, we will be remembered.   And not just remembered for something minuscule, but for something that was big-time.  Something that changed the world.  At least that's what I hope for my life. But sometimes that desire can be a little disheartening.  Sometimes people just don't give a rip about the thing you're pouring your heart into.

True Fasting

Ever felt that you urgently needed an answer to prayer and were trying everything you could to get    God's attention? In this video I open up Isaiah 58 to find insight for anyone in need of a breakthrough.

lessons from parenthood part 1

I've always heard that a person understands God's heart more deeply after becoming a parent.  While I haven't birthed any children of my own just yet, I do have two beautiful stepchildren.  This weekend, our 7 year old,  Sean, visited.  Because Garry had to work on Sunday, Sean asked to go to GameStop.  We've been in a tough financial situation recently, so I told him upfront that we couldn't buy him games. He insisted that all he wanted to do was read the backs of different games and told me that I could "slap him - but not hard" if he asked me to buy anything.  After I almost died laughing, we headed to the store.

the woman with a million hats

I’m sure I’m not the first woman to feel overwhelmed.  Many of us have a lot of roles to play - mother, wife, career woman, student, child of God just to name a few. I'm not even wearing the mommy hat full time either.  Can't imagine how neurotic I'd be then!