This past year, we were blessed to have two family gatherings. We had almost everyone together. There are 35 of us now with all our kids, our grands, and one “great.” It’s wild, overwhelming, noisy, chaotic, exhausting, but most of all, a rich blessing. Our first gathering was the wedding of our grandson Will to … Read More about A New Insight from Recent Family Gatherings
What To Do When Our Joy Fades: Three Simple Ways to Rediscover Joy
Today I’m blogging at Club31 Women about what to do when your joy fades Do you sometimes feel like your joy is slipping away, eroding or stale? I do too. It happens to each of us at different times and for a variety of reasons. I remember standing in my laundry room facing piles of … Read More about What To Do When Our Joy Fades: Three Simple Ways to Rediscover Joy
How to Face an Empty Nest
Recently, I wrote about preparing your kids to leave the nest, which is a big transition for them. But it’s also a big transition for you, the parents! Are you getting ready to send a child off to college or preparing to send your youngest to all-day school? Or have you just had a wedding? … Read More about How to Face an Empty Nest
Four Tips On How to Prepare Your Kids to Leave the Nest
Do you have a high school senior? Are they stressed as they await that email of rejection or acceptance from a college or a job? And how are you, the parent? Are you waiting with trepidation for that email and concerned for your child? Is my child ready to leave? Am I ready? Probably not. … Read More about Four Tips On How to Prepare Your Kids to Leave the Nest
3 Things Mary Shows Us About our Father, God
Imagine Mary A small-town rural girl. A virgin, likely 13 or 14. Engaged, betrothed, to an older man as was the custom in that day. And in that day, being betrothed was as good as being married. Most likely, her family was poor and common, and Mary herself would not be considered anyone special or … Read More about 3 Things Mary Shows Us About our Father, God
4 Reasons We Need Friends and How to Find Them
Today I’m blogging at Club31 Women about friendship, here’s a preview: Feeling lonely? Friends bring joy, support, and connection. Discover why friendships matter and how to find meaningful, lasting relationships. News articles are calling attention to the loneliness epidemic in our country. Counselors are overwhelmed with people suffering from depression. Contributing to this depression is … Read More about 4 Reasons We Need Friends and How to Find Them
One Surprising Thing that Every Marriage Needs!
When each of our five children were born, I began to pray for their future mates (if it was God’s will that they marry). I prayed for that little girl or boy to come to know Jesus at an early age and to grow steadily in Him. And, I prayed for the parents raising this … Read More about One Surprising Thing that Every Marriage Needs!
4 Steps to Trusting God When Anxiety Strikes
Facing fear means God calls us to recognize His work, remember His faithfulness, refocus on His greatness, and rest in His promises. Do you have fears? I certainly do. And I really don’t like this about myself. Afterall, I think I should be able to trust God. But it’s not so easy, is it? We … Read More about 4 Steps to Trusting God When Anxiety Strikes
