Last month on FamilyLife MomBlog, where I am the Editor and a contributor, I wrote a post about "dirty dancing" amongst teens and how it was an alarming facet of teen culture that parents need to address with their teens.Well, you could have "blown me over with a feather" when I read the recent report from the Los Angeles Times that even public schools realize the inappropriateness of sexually explicit dancing at school events and they are taking … [Read more...]
Archives for 2009
Where have I been?
Forgive my absence friends! I just returned from a FamilyLife Board of Directors meeting and WOW are there lots of things to be excited about in the coming months! God continues to bless the 33+ year ministry of FamilyLife and I am counting my blessings that my husband and I are part of the FamilyLife team!I initially was going to "stay live" by blogging and tweeting while I was away, but decided a "fast" from my computer was in order.Some fun … [Read more...]
Third Day – Music Monday
I went to a Third Day concert with my family last year. Third Day is truly amazing in their ability to share a story and speak truth through song.If you need some perspective on how to make it through your tough days I suggest you learn from the words of this song and Cry Out To Jesus! … [Read more...]
Pat On The Back
OK, so maybe I'm pathetic, but I was looking for a little pat on the back today from someone in my family. I spent about an hour cleaning out our refrigerator. Yuck, I truly loath that chore. Once again I was amazed at the number of items that had gotten shoved to the back and forgotten about or tipped over and spilled to create pools of stickiness. In spite of everything having a lid on it. Who does these things? How does that happen? Of … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Broken Heart
Today's Music Monday is not a celebration, but a view into the life of a child experiencing divorce.This video, my friends, is why my husband and I have given our lives over to serving in a ministry dedicated to preserving marriages and family. See http://www.familylife.com/Far too many children could be the voice singing this song... … [Read more...]
My Good Friend…Blaze
FRIEND FRIDAY I have avoided writing about this for three months. Four years ago we got ourselves the cutest little puppy dog you have ever seen...I know, besides yours. My daughter named him Blaze because he was black with a white "blaze" down the front of his chest. On the day we picked him up from a quaint farmhouse in West Virginia he bonded with us immediately. As a puppy he was always on the heels of my son and they quickly became … [Read more...]
Revelation Song – MUSIC MONDAY
Music draws me close to my Heavenly Father so completely. I invite you to praise Him with Kari Jobe and the Revelation Song. … [Read more...]
I am Thankful for Good Health
THANKFUL THURSDAYDo you ever wonder how you will find time to exercise? Most of us "want" to exercise, but claim we just don't have the time because our plate is just too full. This is especially true of moms.I've learned through the years that you make time for what is important to you. So maybe the question is not whether or not you have time, but whether or not your health is of importance to you.I really enjoy walking, running and hiking. … [Read more...]
Fall Ramblings
I really enjoy Fall...and it appears to be rapidly approaching! Bring it on! During my morning walks my lungs now fill with cool crisp air, my well worn walking shoes crunch small fallen leaves and the smile on my rosy colored face broadens. The changing of the seasons shouts to my heart that God is in control, life moves forward, seasons come and seasons go and each one brings with it a new adventure to savor. It seems that each new … [Read more...]
All Things Are Possible MUSIC MONDAY
MUSIC MONDAYOne of my all time favorites!Please be encouraged by the truth of this song by Nicole C. Mullen. … [Read more...]
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