Bad Habits
Filed in Behavior,Christianity, August 25, 2008, 7:31 am by ValerieMy husband has this bad habit that makes me nuts. In my opinion, he’s not a very good driver. The specific habit I refer to is his insistence that he can simultaneously drive, keeping his eyes on the road, and do various things on his iphone. We went out to dinner over the weekend with [...]
They’re baaaack
Filed in Christianity,Family,Parenting, August 18, 2008, 5:50 am by ValerieRemember way back in the day when school started after Labor Day? When at this time of the summer, the “dog days”, you knew you still had a couple of weeks of freedom, swimming, and sleeping in? Where have they gone? My kids came back from their dad’s this past weekend and are home to [...]
When God Doesn’t Make Sense
Filed in Christianity,Frustration, August 14, 2008, 8:31 am by ValerieI just finished reading “When God Doesn’t Make Sense” by James Dobson. Aren’t there lots of times in life when we just wonder, “huh?”, “why?”, or “why me?”. If you are one of those people who has never done this, YOU ARE NOT NORMAL. Truth be told, I probably question God more than I should. [...]
A Place of Refuge
Filed in Blessings,Christianity,Teenagers, August 4, 2008, 10:45 am by ValerieI recently started volunteering at a home for teen mothers. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. This last week, at one of my visits, I had the opportunity to help a young woman with a brand new baby, and have a heart-to-heart with another girl who is still expecting. Having been [...]
