Life as a Mom of a YouTube Prankster – JStuStudios
(my son, Justin, and our puppy, Teddy Bear) For years, people, especially Christian parents, judge my son. I know because either other parents, kids or Justin tells me. They think Justin is a negative...
View ArticleWhy I’m Turning Off My Blog Comments
I had a feeling this day would come. Tonight I’m turning off my blog comments for the first time in seven and a half years of blogging. Yes, this decision goes against everything blog experts say I...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Gather and Pray
I still remember years ago feeling scared and uncomfortable if I was ever asked to pray in a group. My answer, always the same, “No, thanks.” I didn’t feel worthy to lead in prayer, nor did I know...
View ArticleWhen Home is Nothing But Chaos
(my daughter wondered why we bought such a dirty and neglected home, and sometimes I wonder too. But GOD) For those of you who don’t know, we moved on December 17th and have been remodeling our “new...
View ArticleThe Truth Behind My Busy
One of my biggest pet peeves is the talk of busyness. Why are we so busy? Don’t we have a choice of being busy or not? Or are we all victims of our fast-paced culture saying “yes” to every invitation...
View ArticleAddicted to Your Social Life (on Facebook)
Did you know I’ve spent many months watching you on Facebook? Yep, quiet me, phone in hand, surfing away just about every hour. I’ve read your posts on productivity, procrastination or praise. Read...
View ArticleFree From People Pleasing
(This is day 8 of my 31 day blog series: Live Free. ) Hmm, we’re back to another challenge in my life. People pleasing, wanting to be liked and accepted. But as we all know that’s impossible. I...
View ArticleFree to Choose
(day 19 of my 31 day blog series: Live Free. ) We’re in the final stretch of our 31 day series together. Are you happy yet? I hope you’ve enjoyed thinking about all the freedoms we have in life. As...
View ArticleFree To Celebrate
(day 21 of my 31 day blog series: Live Free. ) Today is a day for me to celebrate. It’s my birthday and even though I’m not big on parties or planning anything fancy or even gifts, I am big on...
View ArticleFree to Feel
Today was another blur. I had commitments for breakfast and then again for lunch. Then I lost focus this afternoon and into the evening because my son’s surprise video proposal finally went LIVE after...
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