One of my family’s stories is about the holidays. Every Christmas Eve, my family celebrated a Polish tradition, handed down from generation to generation. The meal includes seven homemade courses and a couple of side dishes. It’s a pretty stressful meal to make, but we love it. Every year my …
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Today’s devotional about obedience comes from: 1 Samuel 14:1-15 The Attack Saul has been attacking the Philistines. Jonathan clearly felt led to attack the garrison of the Philistines. He didn’t tell his father – perhaps he knew Saul would not condone it. Either way, Jonathan takes his armor-bearer and heads …
To everything there is a season “For everything there is a season…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Solomon was certainly right about that! We’re all in one season or another. I’m in the peri-menopause, aging parent, teen children, tired of my career season. I’m in a season that is much more demanding for …
Planning time A few times each year, I take specific time to plan as we shift from one season to another. Typically this is at New Years, end of school/beginning of summer, end of summer/beginning of school, and birthdays. Taking time to touch base with my kids during these seasons …
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In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a strong and healthy relationship can be a challenge. As couples work through the ups and downs of married life, effective communication becomes the key to building a stronger bond. Communication is not just about talking. It’s about truly understanding and connecting with your partner …
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All goodbyes are tough I love getting hooked on shows. I’m sort of old school – binge watching isn’t my thing. I like the anticipation of a new episode, then knowing I have a week to wait for more. I love seeing the story unfold and the characters grow. What …
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 encouragement and person-directed encouragement. Both are vital to our social relationships. Both also show up clearly in the different types of social support we offer to others during difficult times. Support …
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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, …
