Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
A couple of nights ago we watched a classic movie, Castaway with Tom Hanks. I had seen it in the movie theater 15 years ago, and our kids love Tom Hanks, so we had to watch it together. I warned them beforehand that although the effects had been stunning back in the day, they may... Continue Reading →
Life can make a person pretty cynical, if we're not careful. Turn on the news and hear about abductions, terrorist attempts and people murdering their 'loved ones' - it's enough on any given day to make you question where we are going as a society. Many people say they don't watch the news anymore because... Continue Reading →
Long ago there were endless days of cleaning up spills and toys and crumbs. Of picking up sleeping bodies to move them to bed and heavy strollers thrown into the back of a creaky van. Day after day of entertaining young minds with a balance of silliness, songs and facts, probably more silliness. I never... Continue Reading →
Suppose an investigator walked through your house without you being there, gathering clues about who you are as a family. What would they conclude? If a MPAA rating were to be placed on the environment, what would it be? Consider the books being read, the movies and TV shows ingested and the language and tone... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week my guy and I were winding down for the night when he remembered something that had to be done for work, that he hadn’t completed earlier. This is a very focused guy, so instead of suggesting he get up early the next morning, I could tell he needed to finish the job... Continue Reading →
Do you have that person who you know you can call and feel better after spending time with them? Not because they will say what you want to hear, but because they really know you, and remind you of who you are. This person provides shelter, protecting you from the lies of the enemy and... Continue Reading →
A secret to parenting your teenager? Refuse to get on the roller coaster with her. Be willing to stand on solid ground and watch her ride, waving as she goes by. But never, ever strap yourself in beside her. Your teen doesn't really want someone sitting next to her, she needs someone who is stable... Continue Reading →
Last week our daughter visited the eye doctor, we thought she had an infection but it was simply an irritation, no big deal. I don't normally go into the exam room with our girl anymore because she is old enough to communicate her needs at this point, but I was invited this time. Georgia has... Continue Reading →
I spent some time on the phone with a dear friend recently, she's a member of my tribe, one who truly speaks into my heart and life and lets me do the same for her. We were talking about the difficulty of living with intentionality in all things. We also touched on our thought lives... Continue Reading →
I wasn’t always this way. Okay, maybe I was. Honestly I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t able to influence others to ultimately get my way. According to Strengthfinders, I am strong in the area of Strategy, meaning I am able to look ahead and see the easiest, most efficient route to the goal.... Continue Reading →
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