I’m thrilled to have my good friend, Jodie Berndt, guest blog for me today! “Marriage is glorious but hard.” That’s how Timothy Keller opens his book, The Meaning of Marriage. I think it’s a great book, and I love to give it to newly engaged couples, but I always do so a bit apologetically, like … Read More about Praying for your children’s marriage (and more!)
Relieve the holiday stress before it arrives
Just the other day I was chatting with some friends, primarily mothers of young children. They were feeling anxious about the holiday events already being scheduled. In addition they were feeling nervous about different family members coming to visit. Finally one commented, “I just want to get through it. I want it to be over!” We can … Read More about Relieve the holiday stress before it arrives
Thanksgiving is more than a meal: 4 tips for good conversation
It’s coming and you or someone you know is thinking about the menu, the table arrangements, and the guests. You may be hosting or you may be a guest. Excitement reigns but stress also intervenes. A difficult relationship, wild children, big expectations, and a little fear of not pulling it off like she does. Pinterest, … Read More about Thanksgiving is more than a meal: 4 tips for good conversation
“Whatever….”
I have to be honest. This phrase usually accompanied with a roll of the eyes and a shrug depicting a who cares attitude bugs me. Somehow it seems irresponsible. Whatever happened to sentence structure and proper grammar? However, I’ve realized that whatever has a deep theological message. Several years ago my husband John was put … Read More about “Whatever….”
Help! I’m ruining my kids!
“I’m the worst mother in the world. I think I’m ruining my kids,” Tears began to roll down my face. Once again “Miz Edith,” my elderly next-door neighbor, wrapped her arms around me and replied, “Susan, you are not the worst mother in the world. You are just in a hard season and you are … Read More about Help! I’m ruining my kids!
Confessions of a Social Media Buff: Getting off the Social Media Treadmill…
I’m thrilled to have my friend Yvonne Lingo share her story today. It is a story that touches each one of us. I’m done. I just deleted the Facebook app off my phone. Again. I’ve got to take a break from social media. It’s taking over my life! I’m spending way too much time posting, … Read More about Confessions of a Social Media Buff: Getting off the Social Media Treadmill…
When your faith gets fragile….
This week is the one-year anniversary of our grandson Mac’s liver transplant. He just turned 7 years old. Re-living those memories of a year ago has brought back many emotions. Hearing the helicopter land on the roof of the hospital bringing the donor liver, weeping for that family who lost a child but chose to … Read More about When your faith gets fragile….
Are You Overwhelmed With Fall Activities or Feeling Stale?
I feel both. Yes, fall for me is way too overbooked. All the start-up stuff, all the expectations. Sometimes I want to run away and hide. At the same time, I can feel stale in my faith, in the daily routines. It’s as if I’m in a sailboat being tossed around by heavy winds and … Read More about Are You Overwhelmed With Fall Activities or Feeling Stale?
