Dependent Independence
Leaving Season This post is not about divorce. However, we must take a quick glance through it in order to get to our focus. When asked about whether divorce was…
Faithfulness & Mercy
Bike Rides My favorite routes for long bike rides are on the country roads jutting north and east from where I live. Though I must contend with the occasional dog…
Live In Peace With Everyone
“Do all you can to live in peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18, NLT) Easier said than done. Especially when nothing you do or say is acceptable. Especially when the other…
Expecting Encouragement
Feeling Encouraged Encouragement can feel a variety of ways. When I’m encouraged, I’m any number of the following… Motivated — Appreciated — Energized — Hopeful Validated — Inspired — Reassured…
Spending Time With God
My husband and I have been married for 24 years, and we dated for 6 years before getting married. At this point, we know each other pretty well. Likes. Dislikes. Annoyances.…
Easter Memories
Easter Memories Easter Sunday holds a prominent place in my childhood, church-going memories. The smell of Lilies. New clothes. The Easter bonnet my mom wanted me to wear and that…
5 Principles for Focusing on the Now
Having a Balanced Focus Many people live in the past. Some long for the glory days while others staunchly resist any change. Others live planning for the future and focusing…
Should Assertiveness be Your Goal?
Feel Like a Doormat? Ever made plans, got organized and fully prepared to follow through, only to have them changed by someone who already agreed to those plans? Do the same people seem…
Healthy Holidays & Beyond
For many people, the holidays mean overwhelm and overload. From shopping and family pressures to expectations of joy from self and others to eating too much and staying up too…
Stop the Spread of What is Wrong!
During flu season, the best way to stop its spread is to stay home if you’re sick and to wash your hands often. This way, you're less likely to make…