I'm in my backyard with my two sons, who are 3 and 5 years old, and I decide that I'm going to be Creative Mom. I gather pine needles, sticks, rocks, pinecones, and a few tree...
Hard to Build, Easy to Destroy
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Sister Michelle Watson
Articles by Sister Michelle Watson
Rest for My Soul
Today, I'm writing about the concept of "rest." Take a look at the scale of 1 to 10 below, and give yourself a rating. Now, how about this next scale? Where do you rate yourself...
Please, Rebuke Me
Friend: Um, Michelle. Can I talk to you about something? Me: Sure, what about? Friend: Well, remember the conversation we had the other day? Me: Yes. Friend: Remember what you...
Spread the Good Word: Psalm 119:45
Good Word Friday theme: Freedom and liberty Today's Good Word says that when we seek God's precepts, we walk at liberty. In other words, if we follow God and obey His...
Say Hello to My Biggest Threat
Say hello to my biggest threat. It's the biggest, baddest danger that I face. It's not a terrorist attack. It's not a traffic accident. It's not cancer or job loss or bankruptcy....
Spread the Good Word: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Good Word Friday Theme: Refreshment and new life Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked the person staring back at you? You know that person's every thought, every...
The Value of Faith
Value: Faith Definition: Applied belief and trust in God Vital Verses "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."...
The Best Christmas Gift Ever
It's Christmastime! It's here! What is Christmas all about? If you're under the age of 12 or so, then Christmas is all about gifts. Gifts, for sure. Cookies might come in a close...
Feeling Emotion vs. the Spirit
Today, we're happy to introduce a new series called Early Church Memories. We all have certain childhood memories that stand out as interesting or important to us. For those who...
A Case for Civility
When I (finally) became a mother, I was surprised to learn that certain parenting topics were super-duper controversial. Here are just a few examples: Breastmilk vs. formula Cry...