As a first time 24 yr. old mother, and because our daughter was jaundiced- I (we) had to leave her in the hospital “under lights” for 4 days, after I left 2 days post-delivery… and THAT was really hard! When I finally got the call to come get her, I said to Greg:”let’s GO!” and ran out the door with nothing but great anticipation. The Word says that God will not give you more than you can handle, and He wastes not opportunities for growth, introspection, course correction and

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 We have all heard that scripture and use it frequently around Mother’s Day or Father’s Day and, as a parent, I hold onto that promise for unsaved children. BUT, I believe we need to dig a bit deeper into its meaning. Does this mean the children in our family are our only responsibility? ABSOLUTELY NOT! What about spiritual children? This has nothing to do with age but more t

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 I had gone to church all my life but sadly was never taught in church “how” to receive salvation. When in Canada, my son then 5 years old, & I were gloriously saved. My 2 short years in Canada were bittersweet. I played guitar and sang in the little country church with a neighbor gal. We led a humble evening worship every Sunday nigh

Many times, as Mothers we can get caught up in the idea of motherhood or the lists that we believe motherhood consists of. Well-rounded meals Brushed teeth Combed hair Perfectly folded laundry Weekly memorized Bible verses Nightly devotions Packed lunches Homework School projects Dr appointments Dentist appointments Dishes washed Warm breakfasts The list could go on and on and on… A few months back my family had the stomach flu visit our home for all 5 Caseys. All at the very

“Fearfully and wonderfully made.” “Train up a child in the way they should go.” Many different phases have come and gone in my lifetime with my children. For 21 years I have been blessed to be a mother to 5 amazing children. With these 5 children came many different personalities and not one is the same. Their styles, likes, dislikes, and so much more are unique and all their own. Throughout my motherhood life has been a trial of prayer and crying that I am doing the right t