The Late-Summer Crazy The kids are arguing…again. The dishes aren’t put away and the floors need attention. Don’t even ask about the status of the bathroom. The sheen of summer break has grown dull and now we’re in the countdown to school. I know many moms are about crazy from …
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As a coffee drinker, the title grabbed my attention first. And honestly, unless I’m drinking an ICED coffee, then getting the coffee down before it’s cold is the name of the game. So grab a hot cup of coffee and come with me… Summary Open the door and you’ll hear …
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In a previous post, we learned a general introduction to encouragement and that there are typically two types: goal-directed and person-directed. You’ll see several ways to apply this knowledge in several different posts. Here I want to focus on types of support because support is a primary way we can …
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In the beginning… When my kids were little I read to them, as most of us do. We loved these times together. As they grew older, we would co-read. We generally shared a book and would read when we had time, then discuss it when we had time together. Now, …
Joseph Waited The story of Joseph is one of my favorites. It tells a story that reminds me God has not forgotten me. Where this verse picks up, Joseph has been in jail for two full years. He’s been waiting for the cupbearer to remind Pharoah about him. I’m sure …
He Tried to Help… The other day my husband wanted some Parmesan cheese. It was odd that I didn’t have any in the refrigerator already. I woke up the next morning and saw a new bottle, front and center in our fridge. My first thought was, “He bought the wrong …
A Bad Day Bad days happen, right? Examples of a bad day may include waking up in pain (hip pain and headaches tend to be my wake-up friends lately). Maybe a bad day is when you’re clumsy and nothing seems to go the way you want it to – you …
I’ve been married for 29 years. Don’t let the longevity fool you. We struggle just like everybody else. And just because I have a Ph.D. in communication doesn’t mean I’m immune to the normal, destructive thought patterns we all have. The Little Things It’s far too easy to gripe in …
How do I love thee: Staying in love with your spouse Read more »
Humble pie: Not so tasty, but very healthy Humility Hurts When I’m not writing and coaching, I teach college students. RIght now my classes are fully online. This means the students submit all their work online and I grade and provide feedback in the assignment area. As I worked through …
For some reason, summer seems to beg for a good book. Next to baking, reading is probably one of my favorite things to do. I love getting lost in a different world or learning something new. But it can be heard to find a good book, or know what to …
Looking for a good book to read this summer? Here are my Top 5 Recommendations Read more »