My generation seems to be intrigued with exploring new avenues, trying different cultures, and taking new risks. We are happy with ending racism by ignoring it, and learning ways of life that we never thought of. Just recently, my family and I have decided to take a bold step out of the city life and […]
In the middle of yet another EXCRUCIATING, frustrating, exhausting conversation with my almost 20-year old daughter, I realized we just don’t understand each other. We are not communicating, we’re just talking. And worse, she has no idea what I’m talking about and thinks I have no idea what I’m talking about! She doesn’t even care […]
Often times, complete strangers who do not even ask my name pay for dinner for my family and me.  In the past few years, the most I have paid for any cost related to healthcare is $3.00 for co-pay on prescriptions.  I am obtaining another degree that is not costing my family any out of pocket expenses.  I […]
Being a single mother is an experience full of surprises, both good and bad. I count it as a privilege and an honor for God to give me a glimpse into His role as Father, Teacher, and Nurturer.  As I learn about Him, I then see myself…which is usually a mess! Through My Father’s Eyes […]
My experience with being a working mom comes with both regret and reward. I say regret because there has been many times when I had to make the tough decision of going to work and leaving a sick child with a caretaker, or missing out on a football game or school performance. Being the active […]
Courtney is a wife and mother of 6 and is a dear friend and model of mine! Living in a house with 7 different personalities is sometimes like being a telephone operator from back in the day. You have to pick up the server, hear where they want to go, then connect the line until […]
The last day of school, the last day of vacation, the last slice of pie, the last child…all great things must come to an end. The day I finally had to face the truth that I have given birth for the last time was a day full of strange emotions for me. No more diapers, […]
I have some awesome people who are volunteering their time to be a featured blogger. Stay tuned for some awesome stories and experiences from mothers, entrepreneurs, wives, and even husbands! Want to share your God story, let me know in a comment below or on my Facebook Fan page entitled “In The Life of a […]
Tracie McClintonMother of the Teenager ..Cont’d… The teenager has taught me to use my bible. No, I don’t mean fling it at her head, but I’ve heard that can be very motivating for teenagers.  Parenting a teenager definitely keeps me in the word of God. I am constantly reading the bible to give her correct […]