As I'm tucking my son in at bedtime, I ask him the same question I ask most nights: "Are you cozy?" My mother's heart for my boys feels the sweet urge to provide them comfort. When sickness runs through our home, I brew tea, make homemade chicken broth and get them everything they need right ... Read More about Comfort Seeker or Jesus Follower?
When You Have to Be the First to Say “I’m Sorry”
You know how it goes. You love your husband. Still, you disagree. You squabble over how to discipline the children, what defines "clean" in the house and how much money can be spent each month. To top it off, those qualities you found endearing when you were dating now occasionally drive you a ... Read More about When You Have to Be the First to Say “I’m Sorry”
The beauty of giving thanks in every thing
It occurred to me the other day, as I looked forward to the week of Thanksgiving, that I am invited to give thanks in every thing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God concerning you. ~ I Thes 5:18 The thought whammed me with its impact, causing me to swerve and ... Read More about The beauty of giving thanks in every thing
What to do when you are on the verge of a mommy meltdown
Motherhood trumps all other endeavors in my life as the most exhilarating, joy-filled, amazing adventure. Simultaneously, being a mom drains me and draws out everything I have to offer. As a child I was notorious for refusing to nap. As an adult I'd pay my entire 401K for a decent rest. I've ... Read More about What to do when you are on the verge of a mommy meltdown
pursuing your dreams right now – in the middle of life’s chaos
Life happens. Our dreams can easily get overlooked - clouded out by day-to-day responsibilities and concerns. They sit on the shelf in our mind, packed neatly away and gathering dust. Occasionally we bump into them, promising to pursue them sometime soon. The twists and turns of life have ... Read More about pursuing your dreams right now – in the middle of life’s chaos
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