Focus plays a vital role in both photography and life. The question is…if your life were a photograph, what would it look like? What would be the focus? Would it look like this? Or maybe this? Would it include these things? Would it be a picture of your office, your co-workers, your bookshelf, your television, or even your spotless home? I…
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If Your Life Were a Picture, What Would Be The Focus?
The Power of Prayer in Parenting
Sometimes raising children is gut-wrenching, challenging, and seemingly impossible to navigate without stepping on a minefield. Something came up with one of my kids yesterday that left me completely baffled. I had no idea how to deal with the challenge at hand, which was quickly getting out of control. I removed myself from the situation for a moment, and quickly…
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My Prayer For Today
Today I want to be truly present, not worrying about the future, or living in the past. I do not want to be distracted by meaningless pursuits. I want to remember what it was like to go through an entire day without thinking about what I should share on social media. I want to write for the joy of writing,…
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Text a Little Love
Not so long ago, she thought that she could do anything. She could run faster, jump farther, and swing higher than anybody else, or at least she thought she could. She could write amazing stories, paint beautiful pictures, and make friends without even trying…and she knew it. And her smile…her beautiful smile lit up a room. Then something happened. She started…
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The Real Reasons for Dressing Modestly
There has been a lot of hype in the media lately about leggings, yoga pants, and modesty. The controversy is thick, and reading about it has led me to reflect on what I want my kids, especially my girls, to understand about modesty. First, you must understand that I am a big proponent of modesty. While I do think that the way in which one dresses…
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Weekend Inspiration For Parents Of Teens
I don’t know what it is about this year, but I have started to feel kind of old. Perhaps that is because reality has hit me like a ton of bricks…my oldest child will be leaving home in just two years. That reality is difficult to grasp. He has been with me for 16 years now, and there are only two left to…
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You Might Have A Large Family If…
I come from a large family. I have two sisters and three brothers, and there are seven total years between the oldest and the youngest. I grew up wanting to have a big family of my own when I got married. In fact, I wanted to have eight kids instead of six. Lofty aspirations, I know. When I got married and…
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