News — Family

by Coach Debbie   Is your heart troubled?  Do you feel weak and worn out?  Are you burdened?   The Lord is with you and He is mighty to save!  I wanted to share 11 Bible Verses that will bring you peace, rest, and encouragement.     Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."   Galatians 6:9  “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”   Isaiah...

by Coach Debbie   “God has given me power over my food choices. I'm supposed to consume food. Food isn't supposed to consume me.”  Lysa TerKeurst       In our emotional eating struggle, we so easily feel out of control, don’t we?    Years ago, I was so upset that I wouldn’t be able to see my favorite DJ who happened to be in town.  I know that may sound ridiculous to you, but I am such a fan of his and couldn’t believe he was local for one night only.    Motherhood prevented us from getting tickets and...

by Coach Debbie       I fought tears during my twins’ cross country meet. I didn’t expect the urge to cry. Having twins run on the same team means they are not together on the course since one is faster than the other. So I stayed in one place to cheer each one on as they zoomed past me. “You’re doing great! You’re awesome! Keep going!”   After many minutes passed, I realized they would be passing by me again, this time much closer to the finish line.    Stay with me, this story has a point.    So...

by Coach Debbie   I never wanted kids.  I knew they were a massive responsibility and they just didn't seem like a necessity for my happiness.  It's ironic that I was a school teacher who loved teaching fourth graders!   But I got married, and within DAYS felt the desire to become a mom.  I think God had to place that yearning into my heart.  And after that, I was obsessed with begging my husband for a baby.   I was gifted with the title of MOM in 2004 and became a baby-making machine!  In 2005 we had baby #2. ...

by Coach Debbie   I've been a mom since 2004 and I'm never going to be asked to write a parenting manual.  I screw up royally just about every day.  I do things I swore I'd never do.    The TV has babysat my kids so I could nap.  I have yelled countless times.  I once told my sons they were bad kids after a family photo session.  I have tossed French fries from the front of a minivan to hungry kids that I just couldn't possible cook for.  I have threatened consequences only to later be too lazy to...