During this Christmas season my pastor, Pastor Charlie Whitlow, has challenged our church to "Be Christmas." Instead of being caught up in the buying, selling, craziness that Christmas has become, to actually remember why we celebrate it. After all, it's better to give then receive! When you think of giving during these months you might think of ...
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All About Attitude
How true is it that your attitude about life directly affects how stressed you are? Very True. I know from experience, if I decide to have a bad attitude then my day is just one big stressball. However, if I choose to look at things in a good way no matter what comes, I can handle it. Funny how that works huh? Once I heard a story about a pilot. He ...
Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 2
This is my second interview I had regarding being a teen mom. Again, I have to say both of these women and all the single parents out there have my utmost respect. If you haven't read Kristin's story, check it out here: Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 1 Lisa and I became friends several years ago. We met through our Church and it just goes to show ...
Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 1
With a new season of MTV's Teen Mom 2 starting this week I wanted to speak with two mothers I know who both had children when they were in high school. I do not think that MTV wishes to glamorize teen pregnancy, in fact I think it does help open the door of conversation about sex. However, I know some people watching, young girls in particular, do ...
Foundations- Strong or Weak?
These topics of laying down strong foundations and creating a legacy for our children have been coming up a lot lately. What we teach them, morals, values, religion, relationships, eating habits, etc matters. It sets them up for either failure or success. Are we building a foundation for them that's solid or one that will crack at the slightest ...
