Intentional seems to be a buzz word around the blogosphere these days. “Live life on purpose,” is the mantra to be heard. I can be heard chanting the mantra along with everyone else, but in the back of my head, I wonder, can you be too intentional? Live life on purpose…too much? Being intentional, along with almost every other… View Post
Practicing Presence
To have a true friend is a great treasure. A person who can hear the cry of your soul and not judge you, fix you or leave you. They can see you, love you, and give you grace. They are there to just…be. That is the gift, to be present. Only you can give the gift of yourself to… View Post
5 Ways to Teach Your Toddler Healthy Communication
Research tells us that a child’s first three years are the most critical period of brain development, and therefore a stimulating and enriching environment is crucial. A large part of this brain development is in language; particularly at age 2. A child’s vocabulary is expected to quadruple between ages 2 and 3. What can you do with this information? You… View Post
How We Overcame Our Marriage Rut
Have you ever been in a rut in your marriage? There isn’t one big issue to pinpoint, but you notice a lingering fog of inadequacy and disappointment in your relationship? No matter how hard you try to be positive, your husband can get under your skin? We have been there, and it is a draining season. By the grace of… View Post
Comfort For a Mother’s Anxious Heart
People approach impending motherhood differently. Some exercise and eat a healthy diet. Some decorate a nursery. Others who are gifted craftswomen sew or create things for the lovely child they haven’t met yet. These are all natural and good things. While this isn’t my first child, I can’t imagine not doing some kind of preparation for this growing baby inside… View Post