May this Easter, not be about the bunny but all about the Lamb!

*Thinking, we all do it. We make decisions every minute of the day. The thought comes in, we make a decision, possibly follow through and move on. This process is repeated daily. Are we all the same in this regard, or is there some difference in the how people think, especially those who are able to translate their thoughts into achievement? How do they take a great idea to the next level? Is it possible to challenge popular thinking with alternative ideas to the contrary? Here are a few suggestions. Take yourself out of the box you may be in and allow the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom, conviction and discernment to think the way God is directing you. Then confidently take the following steps to explore His direction.

In life we do so many things on auto-pilot. Day in and day out our routines don’t take much intense concentration. Some days we feel like it’s wake up, take care of the family, go to work, eat dinner, go to bed…repeat. Yes, many days are routinely normal and this is a good thing, one we should never take for granted, but how do we maximize each day? We change the automatic.

Here’s how:

Front Parking Spot-Sanctity of Human Life Day

Today is the first annual “Sanctity of Human Life” Day. I haven’t seen too many announcements about it but hopefully through the years, it will get more attention. In a world where the kindness message is heard loud and clear, I am confused why many women don’t show this same “kindness” to their preborn child, and instead choose abortion to end their child’s life.

If a person were to closely examine what actually happens for a child’s life to begin, the sexual contact is the easy part. The baby is a human from Day 1 by virtue of the DNA he or she will carry with them throughout their life. It is clear to see that the beginning of a baby’s life is the miraculous, handiwork of God. There is no doubt that He makes the decision to create this life. If a mother really understands what happens from Day 1, that this baby really is a human and not just a collection of cells, their choice of life would be obvious. However, so many abortion advocates don’t share this with a woman wrestling with this decision.

Here is an abridged weekly snapshot of human development from www.babycenter.com and this is just the first trimester!

The other day I saw a T-shirt that summarized the feelings of many about 2020. It was the Grinch holding a mask instead of an ornament with the words “2020, Stink, Stank, Stunk” front and center.

It is undeniable that many people have suffered extreme circumstances of great loss, whether it was medically, financially, or personally. My heart goes out to each person who has dealt with the wrath of 2020. My prayer is that through it all they develop a closer bond with our Lord, Jesus Christ, who maintains His dominion over our world, and will always remain on His throne.

What about the moments of this year, where the clouds broke and the sun shone through? There are many bright sides of 2020 if we really reflect and think about it. Here are seven shining moments of a dark year from my perspective.

One Minute Mama- Learning

Watching my granddaughter learn has been very insightful. Maybe it’s because I’m Grandma and I can look at things from a different perspective than a busy Mom. In every waking moment a child learns and reacts, some are good responses and some need adjustment. Anna R. from New Jersey has some great advice to new Moms. She states, “Try to look at things through your child’s eyes when you are feeling frustrated with them. They are constantly growing and changing, and pausing to remember that they are still learning how to cope with the big world puts things into perspective.”

This straight forward advice is key to remember when raising toddlers.

With the looming presidential election, every person you speak to has a strong political opinion. The passionate viewpoints, on each side, have their own sources to back up their beliefs. These claims have the ability to divide friends, ruin relationships and cause serious anxiety and depression when debated. It can easily become a dark, ominous, worry cloud over our psyche and create a root of bitterness and fear in our spirits. How do we break this bondage?

Looking for a gift that will stand the test of time? Read this blog post to find out.

One Minute Mama – Asking for Help

Let’s face it, Moms are superheroes. They seem to tackle it all and add more to their plates. They are quite independent and are always ready to help others and offer advice. Moms juggle childcare, work, home balance and being a wife, just to name a few. They are “givers” to every one around them but what happens when they need help? They need to learn how to receive and ask for help.

There are three little words that carry a powerful punch for a life of peace. These words are: Do Not Worry. Yes, I agree that this is easier said than done but it takes a daily commitment to try to switch your brain from worry to prayer. Here’s how to do it.

One Minute Mama – Moving the Mountain-

Being a mama is a lot about doing the same things every day.

Wake up, get dressed, make breakfast, take care of kids, do errands, complete house chores, satisfy work demands, make dinner, get ready for bed, sleep…repeat.

Sound familiar?

Nothing like a drive through a Kentucky Horse Park on a Sunday afternoon.

Even in the summer, Texas nights are very pleasant as the temperatures drops. Be sure to enjoy some front porch rocking when the sun sets in Texas!

5 Great Tips for an Amazing Baby Shower

Any person who reads the bible will admit that you gain a unique insight each time you read it.

One of the most awe-inspiring moments in life is holding a newborn baby for the very first time. Seeing the perfection of this new person is simply incredible.

As we go through our lives, there are events that make a date stamp on our hearts and minds. This is one of them.

As the Easter weekend begins, in our shaken-up world, there are two words that come to mind. These words are simply, thank you!

As we all go through some kind of quarantine and the world as we know it, has completely changed, the one word that keeps coming back to me is “reset.”

In a world where there are so many arrows that fly a mama’s way, from accidents, to sicknesses, to tragedy and everything in between.