There comes a moment in life when discernment speaks louder than desire. It’s the moment you realize that just because something is familiar or even enjoyable doesn’t mean it’s good for you anymore. Scripture reminds us of this truth clearly: “You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything’—but not everything is good for you.” —  1 Corinthians 6:12 (NLT) Wisdom often requires honesty. The kind that looks at our lives without filters. It asks us to evaluate what we’ve been allowing, no

Back in December, we bought my 2-year-old granddaughter a 4-wheeler. The exciting feature of this ride-on toy is that it blows out a lot of bubbles when the gas pedal is pressed. She absolutely loved seeing those bubbles! However, the problem was that she didn’t want to do what was needed to make them blow. Instead, she insisted on riding the toy in the same way she rode her older ride-on toys, which required her to scoot along using her feet. I thought she would enjoy the ea

Our 12-year-old pleaded with my husband and me to get him the new Xbox. Despite both of us being unemployed at the time, we assured him we would try to have it by Christmas. The Xbox, along with the PlayStation 5, was so highly sought after that it was hard to come by. Even the wealthiest individuals had difficulty obtaining one. I searched every website and store, and whenever they were available, they sold out in minutes. However, I was determined to find one for my child w

As we neared a flight of stairs, I noticed my one-year-old granddaughter becoming excited. Every step she took impressed me. Holding her hand, she confidently navigated each stair. I believe she managed the stairs well, given her size and shorter legs. I'm convinced she could have climbed the large staircase on her own, lol! Still, I felt she needed some extra support. However, as we were leaving our destination to head back home, the situation changed... Her quick attempt to