It started popping up in my news feed about a year ago…advertisements for a women’s clothing store. Their styles were so appealing….trendy, but modest…pretty colors….things I couldn’t find in other stores…and their prices were really, really good. Every day, my social media feed would show me more of their advertisements. After I clicked through to their site, I got even more ads….AND COUPONS (the way to my heart!). Eventually, I decided to place an order and give them a

“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” When I was growing up, there was a plaque with these words hanging in our hallway. More than just a decoration, these words were a declaration that no matter how much our relatives objected, how much they wished we would just be like everyone else, within the walls of our home…we would serve the Lord. They weren’t just words on a wall. It was our motto. It was my Mom's choice for how she would live her life and raise h

It was a cold day in January, and the weatherman was calling for more snow over the weekend. Through a series of miscommunications, our oil tank was running low. Even though I’d ordered heating oil, none had arrived. When I called the oil company to see if there was an issue, I found that they were having a tough week. Omicron hit them hard. Their delivery drivers were sick, and they were overwhelmed with calls from people who needed them right away. Still, they guaran

What is love? We think a lot about love this time of year as the dreary grays of winter are filled with red and pink, flowers and chocolates. Even though I’m single, I really like this holiday. I enjoy watching my married friends celebrate years of working together, enjoying each other’s company, and continuing to date each other. A successful godly marriage is something to celebrate in today's world, and I’m very happy for them. Of course, not everyone has this kind of lo