Auburn-Opelika Moms

Christmas, its meaning, and its magic have grown since our son has arrived. Even though this will be only his second Christmas, it's already shaping up to be fun! Advent is a season beginning the first Sunday in December...

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and I am sure we all can't help but think of all the turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time we are about to enjoy.  These are all fantastic things, but let me encourage...

I have never been to seminary to learn apologetics, theology, or how to love and serve people in a crisis. But since becoming a parent,  I have learned more about God, undeserved love, forgiveness, sin, and all those other...

If you are new to the Auburn-Opelika area, you may be curious about what our area has to offer as far as women’s services. I want to give you a few ideas of resources I used as a new...

          Halloween has just come to and end, all the children are breathing a sigh of relief that the scary time of year is over. However, for moms (and dads) the most frightening time of...

No one said raising teenagers would be easy, and although I’m new to this (my oldest just turned 13) it’s been harder than I ever imagined. There’s the typical “teenage” stuff – attitudes and rolled eyes, slammed doors and...

Maybe you have heard this title question in a film, cheesy skit, or actually in person. Almost daily I get the privilege to speak with people who are not from around here. I love the opportunity I have to continually...

  Did you know that there’s an official National Checklist Day? Shoot yeah! It’s October 30th to be exact. Did you miss it? Yeah, me too. I need to make a checklist not to miss the checklist day… #momlife anyone? The...

Military service is a tradition in this family. I am fourth generation military on my father’s side of the family. This begins with my great-grandfather’s service in the Italian Army before immigrating and serving in the U.S. Army during WWI. I am third generation Air Force...

A veteran of WWII, a pilot, lived next door to us when the kids were growing up. He had some amazing stories to tell. Every Veteran's Day, the kids and I would make cookies, a cake, cards, or even...