Writing a testimony of grace. My friends call me Denise, and I like to call everyone. To have articles delivered to your inbox, slip in your name and email here.

Thursday, September 1, 2011. It happened a few months ago, towards the end of Spring,. Sitting outside with a buddy enjoying some fro-yo. We noticed an older man walking back and forth along the outside path,. Cleaning the store windows that rimmed his path,. With his bucket and squeegee in tow. His constant muttering to himself. But he seemed to be in constant conversation. When he found himself cleaning the window nearest us.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012. And check it out! Stress Detox Day 10 Daily Giveaway.

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The Bible is full of images that touch our emotions as well as our minds. The Lord is sensitive to the fact that we are bent towards the material. We need help to enter into the invisible, spiritual and eternal. So, images are His gracious gift to us. The imagery in my favorite motherhood verse moves me. Has meanings reaching beyond physical touch.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011. The Holy Spirit- an awesome partner for those who have surrendered to Christ. For me, He has been mostly used at moments when I need Him. I can pinpoint moments in my life that I know He showed up. However, for the most part I have only used Him on needs-only basis. By Francis Chan and I was convicted. How can I have lived for 25 years as a Christian and relied so heavily on myself? Speaker at an upcoming training.

Living boldly in a broken world. What is Christmas all about again? December 21, 2013. This is going to sound a little crazy. While a big part of me gets on-board with traditional Christmas cheer each year, I remain a little conflicted. Join me at The Better Mom.