SYLW: Save the Children

When I was a little girl, I remember watching the Save the Children program on tv.  I would sit there and wonder at how these children were surviving even in the midst of a terrible situation.  Every time I was watching tv, if the show was on, I would just become mesmerized by it.  Now [...]

M2M: Clearing the Clutter in Your Life

Last week I wrote about some of my frustrations….don’t get me wrong.  I wouldn’t trade my job as a stay at home mommy for all the money in the world.  I LOVE being home with my boys….but like any job, there are going to be times when frustrations rise up, and I have to reevaluate [...]

SYLW: Emily’s Smile Boxes

It’s amazing the difference that children can make in this world, and I have one special big sister to tell you about today.  Her name is Emily, and back in 2008, her parents got the devastating news that their yet-to-be-born baby boy, Jude, had a brain bleed, or a bilateral stroke.  They were told to [...]

M2M: Ok, Miss Negativity, Be Gone

In Anne of Green Gables, Miss Stacie always had this quote she would say to Anne: Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.  (I have to add one word….”Yet.”)  It’s fresh with no mistakes in it….yet.  At least, that’s my motto.  Lately, I’ve had my days where I feel like the most horrible [...]

Worst Mom Ever | Guest Post

Parenting post from Theresa at Higher Education Mama

Today I was the worst mom ever.

ACT I
I drove 45 mph through blinding downpour 10 miles north to DPS to get a replacement drivers license. Then I realized in the parking lot that I forgot my Social Security Card. Back through the rain. Then, the kids and I [...]

SYLW: Ozarks Honor Flight

World War II has always been an era that has been close to my heart….I just feel so passionately about it and want to learn everything I can about that time in history.  There are so many heroes, so many men and women who served our country both here at home and overseas, some giving [...]

Diary of a Woman | Volume 1, Ed 2

Diary of a Woman is a series, written by Melissa j. Not because my life is exciting but because it’s like everyone else’s. I want other women to know they aren’t alone in life–even when it seems like the same-old, same-old every single day.

Like every other woman, I wear many  hats.

Wife – - Mom – [...]

M2M: Staying Consistent in the Race

One thing I have struggled with, and I know many other moms struggle with in raising children, is being consistent when it comes to discipline.  When it comes to effective discipline and teaching our children right from wrong, I really believe it boils down to consistency.

Consistency is one of those things that can fall by [...]

Enhance | Guest Post

The last few days, a particular word has cropped up in my mind and heart – Enhance.

I just discovered how to use Photoshop to edit photos.  As I was playing around, I was amazed at how a few clicks could bring beautiful changes to a picture.  The picture itself wasn’t made new, [...]

SYLW: The Voice of the Martyrs

Today’s featured organization, The Voice of the Martyrs, has been around since 1967, when it was founded by Dr. Richard Wurmbrand, after being imprisoned in Communist Romania for 14 years, his wife being imprisoned for 3 years.  I can remember when I was younger….some of my teachers would read to us out of the Foxe’s [...]

Diary of a Woman | Volume 1, Ed 1

Diary of a Woman is a series, written by Melissa j. Not because my life is exciting but because it’s like everyone else’s. I want other women to know they aren’t alone in life–even when it seems like the same-old, same-old every single day.

Like every other woman, I wear alot of hats.

Wife – [...]

M2M: A Dose of Inspiration for Moms

Today, I just wanted to fill up your cup with verses to help sustain you through this journey we call motherhood….I hope you feel encouraged and inspired to keep trudging on and staying true to the work and the privilege God has set before you as a mother.  Don’t forget to laugh with your children [...]

Winter | Guest Post

This guest post is from Joie at Networking Witches

From the outside looking in everyone’s life looks like a breeze and they are so very lucky. But instead of looking inside, go inside. It’s hard to get accepted into “cliques” if you will. You put your own limitations on YOU! It is hard [...]

SYLW: Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships is an organization that I remember dreaming about serving with back when I was still a teenager.  I used to pore over literature I’d gotten from them, thinking that someday I might volunteer with them.  In fact, one of the ladies in my church had actually returned from serving as a nurse, and [...]

M2M: When It’s Hard to Love

A friend and I had talked about this over the phone a few weeks ago, about loving people and how hard it can be sometimes, so in honor of that friend and some recent experiences I’ve had, I hope this makes you giggle.:)This is for all the people in Walmart or Price Cutter who jump [...]

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