It's All About Connection
One week into the new year and I’m already lagging behind. We started school back this past Monday, albeit reluctantly. Today, the kids begin their second semester of Homeschool Academy, setting out to tackle what's left of this school year. As we settle in to do just that, I am reminded there are other things... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I feel like running away. Away from dirty dishes. Piles of laundry. Full schedules. Late nights and early mornings. Away from difficult people. From unfair expectations. From the hardest parts of my day. Yes, I sometimes wish I could escape all the not-so-fun, wearing-me-out, breaking-my-heart part of life. And I wonder, do you... Continue Reading →
"If allowed, life’s circumstances will empty us, rendering us incapable of living fully as God intended. But if we’re paying attention, we will notice when trouble is brewing. We will recognize when our behavior indicates we are nearing empty. And then, in that moment, we realize the choice becomes ours. We decide whether or not... Continue Reading →
I wish I could say I have this Mary thing down pat. I don’t, but I’m really trying. Trying to carve out time – every single day - for what’s truly important. Trying to live more focused on the people surrounding me rather than the things distracting me. Because I’m task oriented, this doesn’t... Continue Reading →
I used to be organized. Like really organized. Everything had its place, and it was imperative that it all stayed in its place, or at least made it back to its place fairly quickly. I seldom went to bed with dirty dishes in the sink, or unfolded laundry in a basket. The floors were clean,... Continue Reading →
We decide whether or not our hearts run dry. This is the thought I left with you last week. We talked about warning signs in our lives -flashing red, reminding us we are nearing empty. These indicators typically stand out in how we respond to what is going on around us. Perhaps we are quick to anger,... Continue Reading →
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