Everyday Life
Are You Living Unprotected?
I’m unsure if it’s a sign of old age, a quirky personality trait, or just a signal that my mind is too full and occupied, but for some
Arise Ministries
July 31, 2018
Arise Blog
Life Lessons
We Don’t Reap in the Same Season We Sow
In the heat of the summer I find a pleasant reward. My favorite reward in gardening is finally getting to enjoy the result of all my hard work. Throughout spring
Arise Ministries
July 17, 2018
Emotions
Is the Man You’re Dating Right for You?
When’s the last time you walked through the airport to get on a plane? One thing is for sure. You walked through a metal detector—the electronic device that
Arise Ministries
July 3, 2018
Building Character
What if There is No Other Way?
It’s likely the last six months of my life have been more difficult than anything I’ve encountered in the last 18 years. I wasn’t sure I would emotionally
Arise Ministries
June 26, 2018
Everyday Life
I Can’t Fix It
Be honest. Do you have some of these thoughts deep down in your heart? Shhhhh…I won’t tell anyone: I’m deeply hurt over my child’s choice in this area. I roll
Arise Ministries
June 12, 2018
Everyday Life
School of Patience
Many times in my life I’ve had to learn to wait—times where my patience was tested. Waiting for the school bus on a rainy day, stuck in the
Arise Ministries
May 8, 2018
Emotions
20 Ways God Says “I love you”
It’s easy to read God’s Word and miss the best part! Sometimes don’t you just need a little squeeze from God? Me too! Shhhhhh. Join me in listening
Arise Ministries
May 1, 2018
Everyday Life
Plugging In
While traveling, I stopped at everyone’s beloved travel store where even if you’re not hungry you can stock up on snacks such as corndogs, hot tamales, slushes, and
Arise Ministries
April 17, 2018
Building Character
My Perfect Epitaph
Done. We use this four-letter word quite frequently in our everyday life. We’re done with the laundry, done with our homework, done with our plates at restaurants, done
Arise Ministries
March 26, 2018
Everyday Life
5 Simple Steps to Create a Vision Board
We know being a single mother is hard work. There are many blessings that come with parenting alone. Let’s embrace the freedom we have to be the role
Arise Ministries
January 23, 2018