ÃÂ I was reading a blog entry by a Kimberly M. Chastain and she simply asks a question. Are you a microwave or a crock pot? This is in reference to our prayer life and how in most situations we want God to answer our prayers in a microwave fashion instead of allowing God to work in His own time…
Read MoreI donââ¬â¢t know about anyone else, but I enjoy being married! I have been blessed with the most awesome husband and we fit together like a glove. When we were newlyweds, we couldnââ¬â¢t be separated for nothing in the world, but now, with children and tons of responsibility, time alone is hard to come by. We may try the…
Read MoreI remember growing up in the Englewood community in Chicago; the neighborhoods were filled with children whose parents couldnââ¬â¢t afford the toys of the time. But, that didnââ¬â¢t stop them from having fun. Boredom was not an option. Although I was the few that had a bike and skates, many didnââ¬â¢t have that ââ¬Åluxuryââ¬Â so what many resulted in…
Read MoreI am in a Communication class at school studying interpersonal communication skills. This past week I had to read an article entitled ââ¬ÅClose relationships sometimes mask poor communicationââ¬Â In this brief reading, there was a study conducted with 24 couples. Facing back to back, they had to figure out the emotion or truth about a phrase the partner said.…
Read MoreWe are approaching the end of the year and it is about that time to think about those infamous resolutions. I say infamous because although we have good intentions to accomplish some short term goals, we always find a way to avoid them because they mean work. I never really did the whole resolution thing because I figured why…
Read MoreIt is hard to come by genuine people in this gossip-filled world. My husband and I have been praying that we find people that are like-minded and have good intentions. We often joked that we only appeal to an older crowd which in many cases is not a bad thing. We have met good people since weââ¬â¢ve been married,…
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