The holiday season brings gatherings with friends and family. Some are enjoyable and fun. Others may be more challenging. Perhaps there are relationship struggles or sore spots. Maybe it's someone we have a negative history with. Maybe we're not ...
Marriage
Serve one another in love
Sometimes it’s nice to do something for someone just because. Whether it’s reminding your loved ones just how loved they are or doing that chore they dread, you’d be surprised by the impact you can make on someone’s day. And the best part is, ...
Are you a Tired Mama? Are you being listened to?
The fatigue that accompanied mothering when the children were young was sometimes crippling. A day of stress on top of stress took a toll. By the time their dad came home, I was a depressed puddle of a mess. One thing that ...
Grace Talk for the Well Married
Have you listened to the words you speak to your spouse? I love to buy those conversation hearts for everyone on Valentine’s Day. They are filled with sweet, affirming words. When I listen to my conversation with my husband, sometimes it’s ...
Holy Conversations: Offending or disrespecting
I admit I am a Christmas junkie. I love everything about it. I love the snacks and appetizers, the crafts and gifts, the events and music. In the true sense of Advent – a time of sacred waiting – I relish it all. I also love the way the Lord ...