by Gayla Grace | Dec 26, 2016 | Prayer, stepfamily relationships, successful stepparenting, Uncategorized
I was in a neighborhood prayer group for almost seven years before moving to Louisiana. We met weekly (at 6:00 am!) to pray for the needs of each family represented. I joined the group when my husband and I were fighting a custody battle. It was a very difficult...
by Gayla Grace | Oct 23, 2014 | Blog, perseverance, Prayer, stepfamily relationships, surrender, Uncategorized
Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs. He attempted suicide at 10 years old because he believed he would be nothing but a burden to his parents. But he overcame the lies he was telling himself and went from “a life without limbs to a life without...
by Gayla Grace | Sep 24, 2014 | Blog, encouragement, Faith, Prayer, stepfamily relationships
As I looked at the bookshelf bursting with parenting and step parenting books, my mind went a different direction. How often do I turn to a book, instead of seeking the Source with the best answer? One of my favorite Scriptures reads, “For the foolishness of God...
by Gayla Grace | May 13, 2013 | Blog, Faith, love, Prayer, stepmother role, Uncategorized
I love introducing new resources for stepmoms because as you know, if you’ve been a stepmom long, the journey isn’t easy. I’m participating in a blog tour this week and can’t wait to tell you about a new book, Recipe for Joy: A Stepmom’s...
by Gayla | Feb 6, 2013 | Blog, Change, Prayer, Waiting
I was approaching 40 years old. My husband and I had four children already – we each brought two from our previous marriage. My husband had had a vasectomy almost ten years prior. How could we even consider having a child together? “Delight yourself in the...
by Gayla | Dec 13, 2012 | attitude, Blog, Faith, feelings, hope, perseverance, Prayer, stepfamily holiday tips, stepfamily relationships
The facebook status of my friend was heart-breaking:”After 25 years of working for the same company, my wonderful hard working amazing husband was told he does not have a job. Our world has turned upside down…” A hard situation to face at the holiday...
by Gayla | Aug 22, 2012 | Blog, Fear, feelings, perseverance, Prayer, stepfamily relationships
She was looking forward to some time alone as her husband left for a business trip to India. With three stepchildren in the throes of the teen years, life wasn’t easy. Married for less than two years, she had no idea the challenges that would erupt when she...
by Gayla | Aug 15, 2012 | attitude, Balance, Blog, expectations, Prayer, stepparenting choices
Our youngest son started middle school last week as a 6th grader and has had some intimidating moments at his new school. He started off in the wrong classroom for homeroom but didn’t discover it until the teacher called roll. He left to go to the correct...
by Gayla | Jan 18, 2012 | Blog, character, Faith, perseverance, Prayer, surrender
“Observe the ant,” the great oriental conquerorTamerlane told his friends. In relating a story from his early life, he said, “I once was forced to take shelter from my enemies in a dilapidated building,where I sat alone for many hours. Wishing...
by Gayla | Jan 3, 2012 | Blog, Faith, Fear, peace, perseverance, Prayer
I just finished reading God Enough: Trusting God when Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Kasey Lowery Ewing. It’s a beautiful story of God’s faithfulness through a horrific loss as Kasey tells her story of losing her two-year-old son in an accident. But...
by Gayla | Dec 14, 2011 | Blog, Faith, Prayer, stepfamily holiday tips, stepfamily relationships, stepmother role
Our three college children have been taking semester finals last week and this week. I’ve been praying for them diligently as I remember how overwhelming final exams can be.As I was finishing my Christmas shopping this week, I ran across a merchant inside...
by Gayla | May 13, 2011 | Blog, Faith, Prayer, stepfamily relationships, stepmother role, successful stepparenting
This picture is my neighborhood prayer group I have been part of for almost seven years. We meet weekly at 6:00 a.m. (just rolled out of bed – no make up or hair fixed) and pray for the needs of each family represented for an hour.I joined this...
