Lisa Bloom, popular television news anchor, writes: “A great warning for us adults to consider- what are we communicating when we first meet a little girl and we remark, You look adorable!” Lisa says, “Teaching girls that their appearance is the first thing you notice tells them that looks are more important than anything. It … Read More about Beauty, brains, athletic ability, artistic talent…What Really Matters??
Don’t Get Lazy in Marriage
Recently I’ve realized that I have gotten lazy in my marriage. I used to stop whatever I was doing and meet my husband at the front door when he got home from work. I used to even put on make-up and a fresh shirt and comb my hair to greet him at the end of … Read More about Don’t Get Lazy in Marriage
Two Things that Seasons Reveal about God
A walk in the woods is a balm for my soul. Silence, broken only by a bird call or a rustling limb, seeps into my being. Stillness surrounds me and I begin to feel the stresses of life slowly dissipate. As my mind begins to relax I’m free to notice my surroundings. There are hints … Read More about Two Things that Seasons Reveal about God
Exhausted Young Mom?
Are you a mother of young children? If so you are probably feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated. Perhaps even stuck in a rut and a little depressed? You wonder, “Does anyone else feel like I do? Am I normal?” The answer is “yes” and “yes!” I remember those same feelings. Because we had five kids … Read More about Exhausted Young Mom?
Seeing Life in Terms of Seasons
Over the years I have found it helpful to see life in terms of seasons. We have biological seasons: childhood, single years, marriage for some, parenting years (and within this season parenting toddlers and parenting teens are very different), empty nest, bungee cord season- a season when you thought you were an empty nester and … Read More about Seeing Life in Terms of Seasons
Running in Circles
No matter what season of life we are in-a newlywed, single professional, parent of toddlers or teens, or an empty nester we often feel like we are running in circles. We run from one carpool to the next, one office deadline to another, one crying infant to … Read More about Running in Circles
Praying Together for Your Children Builds Your Marriage
Years ago, John and I began a tradition of praying together for our children that helped us move into a new season with vision, unity, and clarity in how to parent our five kids. We designated a block of time alone (an overnight was the best!) to discuss each of our kids in five areas of … Read More about Praying Together for Your Children Builds Your Marriage
How Do You Do It? (Questions for a Mom of Quads)
Our daughter Libby (who is a twin) gave birth to quadruplets last fall. When they (one girl and three boys, all fraternal) were born, her oldest daughter, Grey, was not quite two. Suddenly this 31-year-old was the mother of five children under the age of two! Yes, life has changed forever! Now that the quads have turned six … Read More about How Do You Do It? (Questions for a Mom of Quads)
