May’s Current Writings
What Are You Reading this Summer?
Summer. It's time to unwind in the porch swing to the soothing rhythm of a ceiling fan. Time to listen to the roar of ocean waves while you relax beneath an umbrella. And it's time [...]
5 Things I Learned as the Mother of the Bride
Is your child getting married soon? If so, you may be feeling: Overwhelmed. A bit sensitive. Unusually nostalgic. You're not alone. A wedding is a pretty dramatic event for the entire family---especially for mothers. At least [...]
Don’t Ever Give Up on Your Child’s Faith–My Mama Didn’t: Steve Siniard’s Story
Steve Siniard casually tossed the new Bible his mother gave him aside, not even bothering to open it. As a rebellious fourteen-year-old, he had no interest in God at all. Four years later, when his [...]
12 Things Best Friends Do
We call our friend group the “Fab Five.” (Our husbands came up with this name and it stuck.) Maybe your best friends are called the “Chica’s” or the “Yaya’s” or most likely, you have no [...]
Feeling Stuck? Experience an Outback Weekend With Your Teen for FREE!
“Stop it or I’ll bust you. Shut up or I’ll shut you up with my fist, boy!” said my electrician to his son, as they installed my new oven. I happened to be walking down [...]
I’m Not An Orphan Anymore: What Ferlando Taught Me
Ferlando ran across the red-dirt floor of the orphanage, reaching upward with his thin arms. He sobbed as he grabbed Rachel’s legs and refused to let go. His dark, tear-filled eyes almost seemed to plead, [...]