When Your Kids Declare “It’s Not Fair!”
“It’s not fair!” Is this what your children declare every time they don’t like a decision you’ve made? Somehow, children learn early on that by playing the “fair” card, they can stop an issue in its tracks and turn things around in their favor. Or at least they think they can. But we grownups are [...]
Chase your Own Dream! (Home Business)
Does someone else’s success make you feel defeated before you start? You may look at where they are and feel like you can never get there so you might as well go do something else. Stop it! What defines success for you? Do you have to achieve “multiple six figures” to be [...]
Mother’s Day Giveaway
Mom; one tiny word, one huge job. As a mom, you are the person who will have the single largest impact on the life of your child. But no pressure! Yeah, it can get overwhelming at times. All those late nights (whether with a newborn or a teenager!), all that money for new shoes and [...]
When You Need Community
A guest post from my friend Nancy Backues. Please be sure and read about her below and connect with her on her website. Thanks Nancy! I know people will be blessed by this message! I held a feverish, crying infant in one arm and the phone in the other. With a quivering lip, [...]
Plant Therapy; Essential Oils You Can Afford
Happy Monday! On Friday I made the confession that I’m a geek, (you can read about it here) and I started telling you about an essential oils supplier that I found. I didn’t want to take over your whole Friday, so I promised I’d come back today with the details. I found Plant Therapy [...]
Some Confessions Are Easier Than Others
Today, I get the honor of admitting to you that I’m a geek. Yep. I’m a geek. You heard it here first. Incase you don’t believe me I’ll tell you a little story. Last Wednesday after church, while watching Josiah play in the gym, I pulled out my Kindle and read a book. It [...]
It’s So Good To See You Smile
Have you ever taken notice of the first time your child smiles, after many days of sickness or sorrow? If you’re a mom (or a dad) you know how painful it is to see your children hurting. Whether they are sick, were treated badly by a friend, or have experienced a loss, it’s hard [...]
How Fighting For What I Want Strengthens My Marriage
Sometimes it’s difficult to admit that you’ve grown in a particular area. Why? Because when you do, you’re also admitting that you needed to grow! It’s hard to look back and see the less-mature person you used to be. But it’s good. It’s certainly better than the alternative; looking back and discovering that you’re still [...]
But How Will I Lead Them?
Recently I began reading through “The Story; The Bible As One Continuing Story Of God And His People.” Today’s reading took me to the part of the story where the Israelites are about to enter the beautiful and abundant land that God had promised them. Moses, who had been their leader, was nearing the end [...]
Don’t Be Blue; Strategies for Fighting the Winter Blues
Are you sick of winter? Are you wondering where your joy and enthusiasm have gone? Feel like locking yourself in a dark room until summer? Today I’m over at Phyllis-Sather.com, sharing some insights on fighting the Winter Blues. I’d love for you to come on over, learn how to improve your mood, and then [...]
