Fix It Now I just finished putting the last of the groceries away and put a baked potato in the microwave when the lights went out. We scrambled around to find some matches and candles. Expecting the lights to go on in 10 to 15 min., we sat down to eat... ( added 13 days 14 hours ago.)

The Butterfly Effect As a little girl my sister & I loved to catch the "black furry caterpillars." We would get a shoe box, punch dozens of air holes in the top. Then it was time to scour around the neighborhood looking for all the dcor.... ( added 38 days 2 hours ago.)

Lost Dreams He had hopes and dreams in his youth. He played hide and seek, dodge ball and had many friends. He had food on the table, slept in a warm bed at night and had parents who loved him very much. In high school he was the star quarterback, went to... ( added 38 days 2 hours ago.)

The Aging Eagle Every morning I make sure and do a half hour bible study, then turn on the t.v. to watch Joyce Meyer's at 8:00 a.m. I turn it up really loud so I can hear it while I'm in the bathroom getting ready for work. She told a GREAT true story about... ( added 223 days 3 hours ago.)

Is God Waiting For You? My husband and I decided to spend a quiet day at the beach on Sunday after church. We walked down Main Street, ate lunch and then headed to the pier and sat down on a bench overlooking the ocean. We were spending some much needed alone time... ( added 223 days 3 hours ago.)

God Can You Hear Me? Yesterday on a brisk, windy, sunny day we took our dog Allie to the beach. This is always a very special, joyous day for her. She is a Siberian Husky. When you own a husky you're told to never let them off their leash. They have a natural... ( added 223 days 4 hours ago.)

Starting Over: Make a U-Turn List Today I was thinking back on all of my old hopes and dreams. So many things that I thought I would've accomplished by now. It's funny how our dreams as kids often turn into our biggest regrets as adults. I think I can describe most of my life... ( added 304 days 7 hours ago.)

Christmas- A Gift of Faith This Christmas will be different than any we've had before. We received an early "GIFT" that became an unbelievable blessing. A white envelope was slipped into my husbands hands at our son's football game. The friend gave specific instructions not... ( added 338 days 5 hours ago.)

The Invisible Man Last Saturday my middle son Jullien really upset me when I picked him up. He said some pretty mean things to me, so I dropped him off at the house and just took off for some alone time (I needed to cry a little). I drove through Taco Bell, picked... ( added 1 year 187 days ago.)

Does Somebody Need You? I was driving home after rushing to pick up my son's Tux for his Prom, when all of a sudden all of the cars in front of me started to slam on their brakes and rapidly change lanes. I thought, "Now what? It never fails, when I'm running late... ( added 1 year 195 days ago.)

A Mother's Day Poem - Through A Mother's Eyes We often ask, why me dear Lord? Who am I to receive such a reward? The child you've given is a blessing from above Sent down from heaven to be showered with love I am weak, sometimes scared, to make a mistake I press on with the task...you chose... ( added 1 year 195 days ago.)

Play Vocabulary Game - Feed The Hungry What if you found a way to play a fun vocabulary game with your children and with each correct answer you were able to feed a hungry person? I know many of you will wonder, "What is the catch and how much will it cost me?" My answer to you is... ( added 1 year 225 days ago.)

Never Daddy's Little Girl I often wonder what it would be like to have that special relationship that you often hear daughters have with their fathers. To have them look at you with pride and admiration, knowing that under any circumstance daddy will protect them, be there... ( added 1 year 254 days ago.)

My Heart Cries Out In Pain My heart cries out in pain How long will my child's anger remain? My strength is gone and it's hard to keep pushing along ( added 1 year 286 days ago.)

The Natural Way To Lose Weight and Stop Cravings I have to begin by telling you that I absolutely love sweets, ice cream in particular. I would need to eat ice cream at least twice a week or I honestly felt withdrawal symptoms. You may think that this is an exaggeration, however let me assure... ( added 1 year 304 days ago.)

My Christmas Miracle - A True Story Christmas time was closing in on me and it had been a hard year. I was just newly separated and trying to support my three boys on a minimal income. Not to mention my ex was not paying child support, in fact he had completely disappeared.... ( added 1 year 350 days ago.)

Inspirational Poem: Push Ahead Your courage and strength is your crowning glory They can never take away your personal story You alone determine your destination Push ahead, without hesitation Try as they might to break your spirit Your heart and faith will keep you in it... ( added 2 years 125 days ago.)

The Hidden Dangers of Endometriosis I suffered for years from endometriosis and it almost cost me my life! Endometriosis is a silent, often undetectable problem for many women. I had been suffering from severe lower abdominal pain for a year. It became so bad that I started getting... ( added 2 years 125 days ago.)