During this Christmas season my pastor, Pastor Charlie Whitlow, has challenged our church to "Be Christmas." Instead of being caught up in the buying, selling, craziness that Christmas has become, to actually remember why we celebrate it. After all, it's better to give then receive! When you think of giving during these months you might think of ...
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All About Attitude
How true is it that your attitude about life directly affects how stressed you are? Very True. I know from experience, if I decide to have a bad attitude then my day is just one big stressball. However, if I choose to look at things in a good way no matter what comes, I can handle it. Funny how that works huh? Once I heard a story about a pilot. He ...
Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 2
This is my second interview I had regarding being a teen mom. Again, I have to say both of these women and all the single parents out there have my utmost respect. If you haven't read Kristin's story, check it out here: Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 1 Lisa and I became friends several years ago. We met through our Church and it just goes to show ...
Christmas on a Budget
This weeks blogging carnival question is: When it comes to holiday shopping, how do you make sure you stick to your budget? I have a few tricks up my sleeve and since I love my readers I will part with my secrets ;) First things first, set your budget. Oh wow, thanks Ashley that's so profound! Yes, I know it's not very deep but seriously, if you ...
Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 1
With a new season of MTV's Teen Mom 2 starting this week I wanted to speak with two mothers I know who both had children when they were in high school. I do not think that MTV wishes to glamorize teen pregnancy, in fact I think it does help open the door of conversation about sex. However, I know some people watching, young girls in particular, do ...