May’s Current Writings
Back-to-School Prayer Guide for 2022-2023
When my daughter Caroline graduated from college, I was thrilled to have at least one child out of school. But in 2018, she headed back to school. AGAIN. The day she began graduate school, I had [...]
Don’t Waste Easter! 7 Promises to Share with Your Kids
I try not to dwell on past regrets because it wastes energy. You can’t change what you did (or didn’t do) in the past. But you can learn from it. And so can others. So [...]
How to Be Your Child’s Greatest Fan (without being a jerk)
For the record, my husband and I staged the picture above with our nephew a few years ago, as a joke. But for some, youth sports are no laughing matter.As a veteran sports mom and [...]
You Are Light in a Dark World: SHINE ON
The other night, I made a dumb mistake. I wasn’t going to tell you about it, but I just have to. Although I knew better, I watched the news for over an hour. I listened [...]
5 Go-To Verses for Days When You’re Angry
His words were ugly and personal and even though I knew better, I let him get to me.I’ll call the guy “Dwight” (because he kind of reminds me of “Dwight” on The Office).Dwight’s face flushed [...]
Why You Should Take a Leap of Faith in 2022
BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC: February 1975—“Daddy, do you really think I can ski?” I said as I weighed the risks of downhill skiing. My father put his arm around me and said, “I know you can.” [...]