We were daughters, sisters, nieces, and friends at one time. We had dreams (big ones), and the world was our playground full of hope and endless possibilities. Driven by love, dreams, and possibilities, we reached for the stars. But then something happened (rather, a series of things) that began to change our life and view of the world; the world […]
They hid when called because they were naked. Gen 2:25 The woman with the issue of blood thought, “if I could touch his robe.” Mark 5:28 These two stories have one thing in common. Both hid from the Lord in shame. One naked and the other unclean. Shame can be triggered by failure or inadequacy, as well as guilt. It […]
When you inherit something from a loved one that has passed or are given something of value from a person you love, that item becomes an irreplaceable treasure. Of course, we guard that treasure with our hearts, and it holds significant meaning in our lives. But we need to be careful not to attach the love for an individual to […]
One morning I decided to videotape myself doing abdominal exercises. I stood in front of my phone and lifted my shirt, exposing my overstretched stomach. The disgust on my face must have been evident while I contracted my core and muscles and released. I continued to tape to see how long I could hold each contraction. When my son says […]
Changing diet habits can be overwhelming. Trying to figure out how many calories you should be eating, what’s healthy and what’s not, and how to track it all can overwhelm anyone. Solution– Don’t try to make too many changes to your diet at once. Instead, make small manageable changes that, if consistently applied, build new habits. Once you have mastered […]
Julie Whitley is a wife and highly driven, nonstop mother of four boys. She knows the realities of being a mom at every stage of development. She is not afraid to tell it like it is while reminding every mother there is no greater gift than love.