Have you ever found yourself in the middle of the “if only” trap? I have. It started when I was in the sixth grade and sometimes I still get in this trap as a 37 year old wife and mother. Here are some of the “if only’s” that have gone through my mind over the years: If only I… [more]

The Purity Movement By Sherri Wilson Johnson Talking about abstinence and purity is something I love. I have personally benefited from remaining pure until I married and, therefore, can share about the benefits of doing so with others. Because I have friends who did not remain pure and who… [more]

Vision Board and Wild Horses, by Lyn Parker How many of us when we were in high school actually knew what we wanted to do with the rest of our lives?  I know I didn’t!  I thought of writing and going to college to get a degree in that field, but I also thought it would be fun to live i… [more]

A Free eBook (GREAT Mother’s Day Gift Idea)   Many of you know that I’m a monthly contributor over at TheBetterMom.com, but what you might not know is that there’s a FREE EBOOK AVAILABLE NOW! It’s called Rhythms: Family Traditions Worth Passing On. Here’s what Ruth… [more]

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of the “if only” trap? I have. It started when I was in the sixth grade and sometimes I still get in this trap as a 37 year old wife and mother. Here are some of the “if only’s” that have gone through my mind over the years: If only I… [more]

Cleanse – v. to rid of impurities by washing, meaning to purify By Laura L Smith The first time I heard about doing a “cleanse” I was in high school reading my first copy of French Elle (feeling tres chic and sophisticated, I might add). It involved eating only raw foods, like carrot st… [more]

Without Fear by @LauraKurk The post you’re reading right now was written in April. A week and a half after the Boston Marathon bombings and a week after the tragic explosion in West, Texas (one hour north of me). At the moment, our nation is still reeling. Maybe by the time this post goes l… [more]

Plan B? By Sherri Wilson Johnson The FDA has approved the Plan B emergency contraception pill for fifteen year olds without a prescription and without the permission of their parents. If a pregnancy is suspected, a quick trip to the local pharmacy can “take care of all worries” and those i… [more]