Is Your Home a Sanctuary?

When my husband Paul was going through law school, he needed a place to study. Our children’s play room was transformed to accommodate his needed space.

I still remember the first time he walked down the hallway into his new digs. Clad in an old sweatshirt and jeans, his fists raised high above his head, as he yelled, “Sanctuary!” walking in triumph with each step. The kids loved it. They laughed and giggled, thinking he sounded just like Quasimoto from their favorite Disney movie “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

Click here to read more of my article at Exemplify.

What Hill Are You Dying On?

I was raised by a U.S. Marine. I’m the oldest of four children and find leadership roles enjoyable. I’m the person you would lean on if you needed a shoulder to cry on. I’m the friend you would call if you wanted someone on your side, and I’m the mother of four who demands respect and tolerates nothing less. As you can imagine, as a newly married woman, I was a real peach.

Read my article at Exemplify this month to see what hill I was dying on.

Blessed Aroma Winners!

You voted. They listened.
Internet Cafe's Blessed Aroma winners for 2009 have been announced. 

 It's kind of like the people's choice awards for bloggers.
The winners of the top 100 Christian blogs are there for your perusal.
So, grab yourself a hot Starbuck's this weekend and make some new friends.

I am honored and humbled you have included me among the winners.
Along with the two sites I write for;

 Laced with Grace and online magazine Exemplify.

Thank you soooooo much!

I am slowly learning that ministry can happen with and through everything, including blogs.

It is the same with my word, I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. Isaiah 55:11 NLT

Exemplify Magazine - Have You Checked It Out Yet?

There's a new kid on the block and her name is Exemplify. If you haven't taken the time to walk over and introduce yourself, maybe today should be the day. What are you waiting for?

Exemplify Magazine is an online Christian woman's magazine with something for everyone: family, ministry, singles, marriage, and much much more.

Editor Kristen Schiffman has gathered an amazingly talented group of online gals to help create a magazine that is fresh, intelligient, and spiritually encouraging. They are always looking for fillers, quizes and sidebar type pieces. Go here to learn more.

Yours truly is a contributor for their marriage blog. This month I wrote about my own "Great Expectations" for my husband, and how I learned to change them - the hard way.

And yes, I did get my blog-shy husband's stamp of approval first before signing on for this gig. Thank you very much for asking.

Stop on over and welcome us to the neighborhood.


But, just so you know, we won't collect your newspapers, water your lawns, feed your dogs, or babysit.