"I am a stay-at-home mom," I’d reply when asked “What do you do?” And I loved it - being a wife, mom, housekeeper, baker, taxi, and home-organizer. Even though some days were challenging and tiring, in my heart, I loved all of it. It was my passion. It had been my desire since I was a little girl. I … [Read more...] about A Way in the Wilderness
Jeremiah 29:11
Surrender
Surrender and trust. Over these past several months God has been teaching me a lot about these two words. Back in november I met a guy and we hit it off really well. Almost immediately after that first encounter I felt a wave of crazy, strong feelings and emotions. I was afraid of it. So I buried … [Read more...] about Surrender
Hope and a Future
For the past 21 years, I have been a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of 5 kids. One by one, as they entered the high school years, they went off to public school... and now it is time to send my two youngest (twins) off for their adventure into high school. What has defined me, guided my days and … [Read more...] about Hope and a Future
What is True Wellness? Andrea, Program Staff, Boys & Girls Club
Words, words, words, all around us, all the time. They bring us life and death and everything in between. When I think about words and how they have shaped me I find I can put them into three categories, the bad, the good and the Godly. Words have had an enormous impact on my life, I remember … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Andrea, Program Staff, Boys & Girls Club
His Plan
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Many of us know this verse. It is often used to encourage us when we feel lost, or when we need reminding that even if things are … [Read more...] about His Plan
True Wellness: Tricia, Educator
For most of my life I have lived hiding behind the various hats I wear. I have struggled with self-esteem issues and depression for the greater part of my 43 years. One of my earliest memories involves the feeling of shame for something I did wrong. I did well in school as a child and the teacher … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Tricia, Educator
