News — Family

by Coach Debbie   My kids make me laugh every single day.  So I decided to interview them, seeing how well they really know me, the woman who brought them into this world.   I want you to have fun with your kiddos too, so I'll share the links to print at the end!   Since I have 4 kids with short attention spans, I only allowed a couple to answer each question.  We did this over dinner and laughed a lot!  For reference, my kids are named PBAndJ = Paul Brad Andrew Josh.   (left to right: Brad 15, ...

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. ...