Parents – If you can’t put your phone down, why would your kids?
For the audio version of today’s post, click play. I began writing on the dangers I saw regarding the electronic addiction plaguing our children a few years ago. The first post I wrote on this issue looked from my perspective as a mom wanting to cherish real life rather than watching life slip away lived with […]
It’s a New Year – Be Gentle To Yourself And War On!
‘”I hope you never know how fragile you are, Isabelle.” “I’m not fragile,” she said. The smile he gave her was barely one at all. “We are all fragile, Isabelle. It’s the thing we learn in war.”‘ Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale. A lot of pressure rests on the fresh clean slate of a new year. […]
I’ve Been Keeping a Secret
“Come and listen, all who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for me. I cried out to Him with my mouth, and praise was on my tongue.” Psalm 66:16 If I don’t tell you soon, I may burst. I feel as if I’ve been keeping a secret from you, and […]
Why My Christmas Can Be Incomplete
For the audio lover, click the player below to listen to today’s post read to you by me. We have so many Christmas traditions in our home. Many are small, but size doesn’t matter. My children are quick to remind me if we are in danger of not checking off our imaginary list. They […]
The Best Gift You Can Give To Yourself This Year
I begin the Christmas season and the month of December excited for the slow unwrapping of Advent. The anticipation builds as I day by day, unwrap and reveal a new piece of the Christmas story. December gives birth to slow, reflective thoughtfulness. Or crazy, insane, and frantic. Seems there is little in between. I tend to […]
When You Desperately Want To Stop Caring What Others Think
“‘Someday,” said Miles, “I’ll find a way to do something important.’ Winnie nodded. That was what she wanted. “The way I see it, ” Miles went on, “it’s no good hiding yourself away, like Pa and lots of other people. And it’s no good just thinking of your own pleasure, either. People got to do […]
