Stewardship. This is my word for 2019. “Stewardship – the careful and responsible management of things entrusted to one’s care.” It began with my search for “calling.” This elusive term widely used in Christian communities. What is my calling? Searching like I’m looking for a single destination – a parking spot for my life. A calling is not as clear-cut… View Post
Our October Baby’s Birth Story
The steady beeping that gave me a pat of assurance with each utterance was beginning to lag. The beeps that I was attached to as proof of my daughter’s life slowed and my heart dropped lower as more time passed between each beep. Another contraction started to creep up and my surroundings felt fuzzier as the beeps slowed. Nurses began… View Post
2018 To Do: Journaling For Your Kids
I’m going to take a wild guess and say that you aren’t the same person you were at age 10, 15 or 20; I’m certainly not. People change, as is the nature of life, but people will always have their roots; the people, and experiences that helped shape them. There is a debate about what makes a person, nature or… View Post
How Do You Love Others?
What makes you think of love? A romantic date? A mother caring for her child? Donating to a good cause? We know it when we see it, but what is love? How do we love others? Who do we love? It’s a complex and tender topic and I definitely don’t have all the answers, but let’s explore what we can…. View Post
The Emotional Side of Sugar Addiction: A Confession
Sugar addiction is a hot topic right now. People are raving about the health benefits of quitting sugar and citing corruption in the industry. But there is another side to sugar addiction. A quiet and personal side; it is usually left private, I’m referring to your heart on the matter. It feels uncomfortable and even shameful to admit that… View Post