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March 3, 2016
How to Be Vulnerable
“Can I cry?” The deluge of tears and snot began, of course, before this terse sentence had even left my lips. I was mired in a ...
March 2, 2016
What Faith Requires: The Story Behind “The Young Messiah”
Often in life you discover what faith requires is great perseverance and a miracle to accomplish what you are called to do. This ...
February 29, 2016
How to Escape the Trap of Emotional Spending
The year is 1981. I’m wearing my Care Bears Velcro shoes and my best rainbow t-shirt with matching red track shorts. In our front ...
February 27, 2016
Outfitting a Petite Frame
Good things come in small packages. Even when it comes to fashion. Don’t think for a moment that just because you are petite you c...
February 26, 2016
Teaching My Children Generosity
“You have to share!” “Take turns!” “Give it to her already!” “I’m sorry, but you just can’t have it your way. All. Of. The. Time!”...
February 25, 2016
Financial Peace: Beyond Budgeting
It used to be that four subjects were taboo to discuss around the dining room table — sex, politics, religion and money. Today the...
February 24, 2016
Miracles From Heaven
Miracles from Heaven is a proud sponsor of MOPS International. A butterfly. A bright red rose. A stunning sunset. A child’s laugh...
February 23, 2016
Beware of the Crazy Talk: Learning to diffuse money conversations
Have you ever heard crazy talk coming out of your mouth but couldn’t do anything to stop it? “Why don’t you trust me?” Boom. There...
February 20, 2016
Messy House Hospitality
“Can I stop over in 10 minutes?” “Sure, you can come over!” I hear myself say with feigned enthusiasm that even impresses me. I...
February 18, 2016
What I Say to My Kids Instead of “We Can’t Afford That”
Sometimes the words come out of my mouth, “I’m sorry honey, we just can’t afford that.” Those are times when it’s the  bottom-line...