St. Patrick's Day, beyond the largest party in Savanna, fountain waters dyed emerald, the wearing of the green, shamrocks, and Guinness merchandise, is a timeless tale about forgiveness in the real life of St. Patrick. Patrick was a wild youth growing up in England...
"If you’re smart," Chad confided as he stood with my husband apart from the rest of the family, "you'll cut down that old snag before your wife gets attached to it." My husband regarded the tree. "Speaking from experience?" Chad nodded. "By the time I got around...
On Valentine's Day, and every day, what are fresh ways to demonstrate appreciation and affection for others? More than a feeling, love is an action. First, fill your own emotional tank so you can give from a place of abundance. Watch an emotionally impactful film...
Feel like a novice when it comes to getting healthy? Then this beginner's guide is for you. Under crushing responsibility, it’s tempting for the single mom to put our health on hold. After all, we’re strong and have family to care for, career demands, household...
Are you clear about what you won’t do? After all, what you won’t do may be more important to your best life than what you will do. The story goes that the British Rowing Team’s performance was not producing wins. Something had to change, so the team adopted a practice...
The story, There's a Baby in the Barn, began with a pregnant mare who came to live at our home. Pieces of my life often find their way into stories or become the inspiration for writing. Participating each year in the annual church Christmas pageant gave me the...
Giving changes lives, both yours and the lives of others. Giving changes lives because the act is a blend of generosity and gratitude. Focused on abundance, the giver is not inhibited by scarcity mentality. Grateful what is and what can be, the giver holds life and...
"Gladdening and humorous assurance that the best things in life have nothing to do with things." ~ Richard Paul Evans, number one New York Times best-selling author of 43 books including The Christmas Box Homeless for the Holidays is a delightful read...
What do single moms need most? From my personal experience as the solo mom of seven, hope and healing for single moms is a common desire. In answer to this need, the popular and ever-expanding YouVersion Bible app features a faith-based devotional for solo moms titled...
Are you related to Pilgrim John Howland? Of all the pilgrims, John Howland may have been the most influential. He certainly had one of the greatest impacts on American history. As one of the early settlers, Howland exemplifies that America is a nation of opportunity....
We’ve heard of soccer moms and stage mothers. I’m a writer who trailers my kids and horses across the nation. My Apple computer, fondly christened MacBeth, is the essential I bring along.