When I was little, my mom used to sing me a little song about generosity. It was short, catchy, and applicable to just about everything, so it stayed with me forever: “I have two cookiesContinue reading

If you asked me when I first heard the word tithe, I probably wouldn’t remember. Growing up, it was simply part of what we did at home. Even as a little kid, if I shined aContinue reading

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase healthy investments? The stock market? Bitcoin? A smart acquisition? For me, the answer has changed over the years. If you asked me what my favorite decade ofContinue reading

Faithful stewardship has been on my mind lately. During our family devotional this week, I came across a Bible verse that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. It reminds us that God hasContinue reading

Lately, I’ve been in a race against some not-so-good habits. From not biting my nails to cutting back on sugar and going to bed at a decent hour, each one has required discipline and commitment.Continue reading

Her name was Mariposa, Butterfly in English. The rescue team that found her beneath the rubble of a collapsed structure, one of the miraculous survivors of the double earthquake in Venezuela gave it to her.Continue reading

No one enjoys being wrongly accused of something. The first time I remember experiencing it, I was in first grade. A friend of mine was sitting in front of me, and I wanted to tellContinue reading

Small-town living has always been one of my favorite things. When I lived in Texas, just about everyone knew everyone else, and everyone knew where everyone lived. While some people joke that small towns comeContinue reading

Kindness has been on my mind a lot lately, especially after the recent earthquakes that devastated parts of Venezuela. Although my husband’s family is safe, the tragedy still hit close to home. In a matterContinue reading