My Norman Rockwell Life…or not…
I have been a parent of boys for the past 22 years. I have almost always looked forward to holidays, birthdays, and any other special events because family connection is one of my greatest joys. I value spending time together, laughing, telling stories, encouraging, and helping each other. As the holidays approach, I automatically start […]
Intentional Celebration
It just doesn’t even seem possible that we are in December! For one, we have had a warmer Fall in Wyoming so we have barely put our coats on and, for two, it just seems that time goes by faster and faster! I remember that phenomenon as a child. As I got into later elementary, […]
Let Peace "Make the Call"
I want to share what God has given me as a way to stay IN HIM, the ultimate UPGRADE any of us could ever attain. I could blog everyday for the rest of my life and not touch on every UPGRADE we have in Him. The imperative in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first His kingdom and […]
True Power and Control
Over the past few years, God has had me looking at how the issue of control and free will work together. This is the crux of why relationships are so difficult and yet also so rewarding! We know the downside, but what is the UPGRADE in those moments when your will and my will are […]
Upgrades Despite Injustice
I am sharing the following testimony from Christy Johnston, a godly daughter, wife, sister and mother. The enemy tried to steal her destiny, but as you read, notice all the Upgrades she got because of her choice. Had she followed her even valid emotions, she likely would have had a different outcome, but per choice […]