... But I'm Glad it Did This week families across America will be gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday designed to remind us of all the reasons we have to be grateful. There’s something about getting older that brings this season of gratitude into better focus each year. Perhaps because as every year passes, I’m … Continue reading I Didn’t Expect This to Top My Gratitude List
Looking for the Light – How to See God in Your Everyday Circumstances
Sunday marked the end of daylight savings time. It seems that everyone either loves or hates this practice of changing their clocks twice a year. I used to hate it when my boys were little because it threw off everyone’s sleep schedules. But now I’ve grown to appreciate it as part of the change in … Continue reading Looking for the Light – How to See God in Your Everyday Circumstances
What to Do When Life Seems Out of Control
I hate living in uncertainty. Unmade decisions make me uneasy. Therefore, I rarely encounter a problem that I think is unsolvable. However, sometimes life throws me a curve ball by way of a situation that is out of my control. In these moments I often allow the uncertainty of the situation to cloud my judgement … Continue reading What to Do When Life Seems Out of Control
How God Taught Me to Follow the Right Voice
I came inside from a morning on the beach. Our family was on our annual vacation, and we were thoroughly enjoying the beautiful South Carolina sunshine and waves. I started making lunch when I picked up my phone and refreshed my email inbox. There it was: an email regarding an upcoming speaking engagement that I … Continue reading How God Taught Me to Follow the Right Voice
Overcoming Jealousy: How to Move from Envious to Thankful
I was scrolling social media drooling over the exotic vacation photos and amazing home renovation pictures so many of my friends were posting. My heart was sinking quickly into the comparison trap and quite honestly, I was jealous. Before I even recognized I was propelling myself into a downward spiral, a notification popped up. A … Continue reading Overcoming Jealousy: How to Move from Envious to Thankful
How to Create New Routines for Summer Break
If you’ve stuck with me through the first two posts, you now have personalized goals and action items to help you have a summer that’s exactly what your family wants and needs. You can catch up by reading the first two posts here: Peace or Panic: How to Plan a Summer Break that is Perfect … Continue reading How to Create New Routines for Summer Break
From Dreaming to Doing: How to Create Simple Summer Goals You’ll Actually Complete
I’m hoping you’ve had a chance to chat with your family about summer plans, if not, there’s still time! Even if you are reading this in July, I’m a firm believer in the idea that it is never too late to start. Imagine where you can be if you start today. Even just a few … Continue reading From Dreaming to Doing: How to Create Simple Summer Goals You’ll Actually Complete
Peace or Panic: How to Plan a Summer Break that is Perfect for Your Family
Have you ever been told you have only 18 summers with your kids before they leave home? I remember the first time I heard this idea, and it filled me with grief and panic: grief over all the missed opportunities with my boys and panic over how to ensure every summer from here on out … Continue reading Peace or Panic: How to Plan a Summer Break that is Perfect for Your Family
How to Face Your Fears and Walk by Faith
Last week we discussed how the phrase, “Do not be afraid” appears in the Bible more than any other command. We also explored how fear is the main culprit in delaying our obedience. As I’ve examined my own heart and why I’m slow to obey, this example comes to mind. My Story of Delayed Obedience … Continue reading How to Face Your Fears and Walk by Faith
Why Do I Delay Obedience?
Our morning school routine hasn’t changed in almost two years. The boys wake up and pick a cartoon to watch while they eat breakfast. I pack their lunches and set them on the counter by the door. Around 7:45 I tell them its time to turn the TV off and get ready to leave. They … Continue reading Why Do I Delay Obedience?