You want to be the best, don’t you? Why else would you work to get ahead in life? There’s always a higher goal to reach. There is always more money to be made, more followers to be had, and bigger ladders to climb. There is always someone telling you how to become the best version of …
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Difficult Relationship? Write an Action Statement.
Have you ever struggled so much in a relationship that you felt like you didn’t know how to respond? Perhaps it’s a relationship with a close friend (or someone you thought was a friend), a spouse, or a fellow employer. Certainly, all of us have been in situations like this. In fact, any relationship is …
When You Can’t Give Thanks
Imagine this… Your friend, Scott, walks in and hands you a wrapped package. Upon opening it, you discover a shirt. It’s your favorite color and fits you perfectly. You’re thrilled! As you look up to express your thankfulness, your attention is diverted to five other friends, screaming with happiness because Scott just gifted each of them …
Teach Your Kids the Bible: Proverbs Character Study
Every morning during breakfast time, my kids and I have our Bible time. Typically, it looks like listening through a chapter or two of the Bible and reviewing some memory verses. Currently, my kids are ages 1, 4, 6, and 8. As you can imagine, my youngest child adds quite a lot of insightful comments throughout this time …
You’re Not Just a ______.
I’m over at Rooted Thinking with some words for anyone who has ever felt like they can’t do a specific task because they’re “just a ______.” Here’s my favorite part: You are not just a mom or a teenager or a person without any sort of visible accomplishment. You are his. “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine” …
Can a Stay-at-Home Mom Live by Faith?
I recently finished studying the book of Hebrews, in which chapter 11 recounts acts of faith from heroes such as Noah, Abraham, and Moses. While reading about people who conquered kingdoms, stopped the mouths of lions, escaped the edge of the sword, and put foreign armies to flight, I started wondering: Can a stay-at-home mom live by …
Here’s What I Learned (January-June 2018 edition)
I enjoy a piece of writing that’s all about one solid topic. But every once in a while, I really love a conglomeration of semi-random thoughts and lessons all packed into one post. It’s a little bit like taking a peek inside someone’s brain—only not quite as scary. Here, in true form, is a peek …
When You Don’t Enjoy The Little Years
Four years ago I wrote a post entitled Enjoy These Years. In that post, I recount an incident when an older friend of mine encouraged me (amidst a very chaotic lunch date) to enjoy the little years with my children. Ever since that post, a question has been burning in my mind: What do I do …