I am a planner. Organization is medicinal for me, and it’s also imperative for my day-to-day functioning. In my defense, my slightly obsessive compulsive planning impulses were birthed out of necessity. Because of some high expectations and aspirations I have placed on my life, I have always juggled way too many tasks in too little…
This year for Independence Day, my husband, Steve, and I decided to take a step back from all of the travelling and craziness that has become our life. It’s tough with our families literally spread out all across the country. Plus, there are the jobs, errands, social outings, and a million other things that are…
I was recently reading an article in Focus on the Family’s publication Thriving Family called Teach Us to Pray by Ted Cunningham. The write-up was short, but it was talking about the importance of prayer. It outlined some key points about the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 to help parents teach their children how to…
It’s summertime and a great opportunity to get up and out to explore the world. Summer naturally tends to lead to more mobility and motivation for people, if for no other reason than they have time off. As the temperatures rise, now is the time to spread a little of that sunshine to your relationships….
At first I was slightly offended. As my brother-in-law pointed to a couple all cozy and enveloped in the ocean waves, he made a joke about it being reminiscent of my husband, Steve, and me. I wasn’t sure how to take it – either being flattered or offended. Perhaps it was because Steve and I…
