I have never met anyone who accomplished something great but did not sacrifice something. It seems that in today’s culture, people expect great promotions, results, or opportunities with little effort. A couple of summers ago, a friend of mine brought her kids over for a playdate. We enjoyed the summer weather and caught up on life while watching the kids play outside. Her […]
My son, Ethan, is at the stage of his life where he is trying to find his way. He is trying to figure out what he can do in life to give him great purpose and value. He used to want to be a missionary, but has since decided that he wants to be a Navy Seal. Yea, big difference. Now […]
Kids are something else. Even when they are playing, their little minds are always thinking of something. One day while driving home, my youngest son John asks “Mom, when God doesn’t pay attention, is that when bad stuff happens?” I take a quick peek in the review mirror and smile, saying, “Johnny, God is always paying attention. He knows all the […]
I came to a point in life where I had enough of people-pleasing. As much as I love others and want to help and make people happy, I had to accept that not everyone would be satisfied with or even like me. That was probably the hardest pill for me to swallow since I had been a people pleaser most of […]
Monday’s Thought Poisons dart frogs are pretty cool animals. I got to teach my daycare kids about them during our rainforest month, and the kids loved them. They are tiny little things about an inch big, bright, bold colors like yellow, blue, some reds, and have fantastic markings. They are so small, super cool to look at, and are strikingly […]
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.