Faith & Growth
April 13, 2023
God's Pruning... Trust the Process!
Spring pruning my garden taught me something about God's pruning in our lives — sometimes He has to cut back what was, to make room for what's new.
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Family & Faith
June 17, 2020
THIS is ALSO America - Pt 1
THIS is ALSO America! My in-laws are White. They grew up in Southern Illinois, just a few hours west of Kentucky.
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Faith & Growth
June 28, 2019
In the Waiting Room
One of my favorite characters in the Bible is Joseph — he found himself in unpredictable circumstances and had to wait on God for deliverance. Decades of waiting. Here's what that means for us.
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December 31, 2018
What Battles Did You Face in 2018?
My 2018 was full of battles. I fought battles all year long — and what's amazing is that there wasn't one battle I lost. None. And if you're still reading this, you can say the same thing.
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April 23, 2018
Letting Go of Bad Habits
I recently had a birthday and now proudly boast making it to 45 years old in relatively good health. Even though I've overcome a lot, I admit I still find myself holding on to bad habits at times.
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April 3, 2018
The Slamans Are Going to Haiti!
This has been my dream since the beginning of our journey of homeschooling our children — to one day have the finances and the time to spend serving overseas together. And it's finally here!
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March 30, 2018
Superwoman vs. Superman!
I am probably the first ever self-proclaimed "anti-feminism feminist." I absolutely love being a woman — and every once in awhile when my cape starts to weigh me down, I need to lean into my Superman, who is Christ.
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October 8, 2017
22 Years Married!
I am one blessed woman to have stayed married as long as I have. Andy and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary — this man is truly a saint for putting up with me!
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September 24, 2017
The Faithfulness of the Lord!
I had the opportunity to share a biblical truth at the Woman 2 Woman Leadership Conference at Fleetwood Bible Church — and God was faithful in answering my prayers.
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April 6, 2017
"Service Above Self" - Speaking Engagement for the Hershey Rotary
My most recent speaking engagement afforded me the opportunity to share with the Hershey Rotary our Leadership and Character Development initiative known as The Compass Project.
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February 22, 2016
Perseverance...
Perseverance is a word that I have heard a lot lately due to the work I do with young people at Milton Hershey School.
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January 13, 2016
Today is the Day My Firstborn Son Died...
Today is the day my firstborn son died. He lived for 5 hours because one of his premature lungs collapsed. He was only 24 weeks old in my pregnancy. We named him Kobe.
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January 1, 2016
Who are you trusting in for 2016?
Reflecting on 2015 can't help but bring to mind the 2nd scariest event of my adult life. Our house fire in May is all I seem to remember of 2015.
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June 29, 2015
TV appearance on July 6! - Episode Link Here!
For those of you who haven't had the chance to hear me speak about my journey, I will be appearing on the Harvest Show (LeSea Broadcasting) on Monday, July 6 @ 9:00AM EST.
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June 29, 2015
I'm in Atlanta at the National Leaders Forum!
As I write this, I am learning from one of the leading best-selling authors on parenting and raising teens! Dr. Tim Elmore!
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May 24, 2015
When You're Vulnerable...Fight!
I've only been in one fight in my entire life...and it didn't end well for me. Rebuilding after our house fire, the Lord led me to Nehemiah — and to prayer as my weapon.
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May 11, 2015
House Fires & Heroes
Just after midnight on Friday, May 1st my dear family and I experienced a house fire — and the volunteer heroes of Hershey's Engine 48 ran in to save it.
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April 23, 2015
Real Women SOARED!
SOAR 2015 ushered into women's hearts so much of God's grace, mercy and love that it was difficult to contain.
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April 3, 2015
Easter Traditions
Have any Easter Traditions that are your favorite? A few questions about egg hunts, Seder meals, dressing up, and gathering.
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April 3, 2015
Leadership is lonely...and it should be.
Sharing an article by Lore Ferguson that mirrors my own journey this year as an administrator at Milton Hershey School.
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Mitt Romney has an adopted grandchild...
left erupts with venom...interesting!
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April 2, 2015
Priceless Virtues
I just spent the most inspiring and challenging 12 hours of my life with about 500 Milton Hershey School students and staff, raising money for pediatric cancer research.
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March 29, 2015
As we look to the new year, we can learn a lot from our past...
What was the one experience that completely changed your life? What happened? How did it change your life?
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March 28, 2015
Career Change After 15 Years - Writing My Story for the Milton Hershey School
With the support of my husband and kids, I have recently made a career change! It is a bit bizarre, after houseparenting for 15 years, to now be the only one who leaves the house in the morning.
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