I am not a “super mom” even though I have the t-shirt. What I am is a willing and present mom. A listening mom. A teaching in-the-moment mom. No matter what I am doing, I choose to stop when my children have questions or just need to tell me...

Much of what I’ve learned about hair care, happened All Because of a Hairclip, though some lessons came about through everyday life. The last eight years have taught me much more about hair than I thought possible and I continue to learn new things all the time. For example,...

My Grandpa, Joe Keener (my dad’s dad) was a gospel preacher. If he wasn’t in the church office, walking the mall, or ministering, he was in his garden. He had a beautiful garden! I did not inherit his passion for gardening or his talent.  Truthfully, I don’t like outside....

The twelve books known as the Minor Prophets are named for their brevity rather than their significance. Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, in their co-authored work “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” (page 166), highlight that a small percentage of Old Testament prophecy relates to Jesus,...

This week, I taught the third through fifth grade Sunday school class. Usually, I teach three and four-year-olds, but in the months when I’m not in the rotation, I sub whenever and wherever I’m needed. I enjoy teaching because I get to learn more about the Word as well....

Have you ever noticed that weeds don’t need any assistance to grow, even flourish, and take over any given space? Meanwhile, the plants we want require care and attention. As I prepare to go out and tackle the weeds today, I reflect on how many parables Jesus told relating...

All over the world, Americans celebrate freedom on the fourth of July. Cookouts, picnics, and fireworks with family and friends make the day festive. Yet the day is so much more than Hot Dogs and Fireworks. On July 2, 1776, Congress (then consisting of 13 colonies), declared their independence...

Lamentations is a short book that packs a powerful punch. I was actually surprised when I realized it was over in my Bible reading plan. Jeremiah goes on for fifty-two chapters, yet wraps up a Lament for Jerusalem in just five chapters.  A lamentation is defined as “a passionate...

The idea for this post came following an unfortunate remake, a serendipitous discovery of an original, and my daughter realizing similarities in literature, at only 10 years old. My son has been at church camp for two weeks. When he is away, my daughter and I find fun “girl”...

While the Bible is a collection of sixty-six books, it is also ONE amazing account of the most epic story ever told. Each individual book served an initial purpose to its original audience, yet each book holds promises and wisdom that are relevant and timeless. When we study the...