Dates are super important for marriage – they give us an opportunity connect with each other. In the right setting they can be romantic and allow us to connect in ways that God intended. Valentine’s Day is just a good excuse for one more date night! The cool part is, …
“You’re too loud.” “You’re too talkative.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re too serious.” “You’re too smart.” (that’s a thing?). “You’re too intense.” Can you relate? Have people said these things about you you? Do people say you’re “too much” of something? People have said these things about me for my entire …
Humor Not all humor is alike. And everyone has a different sense of humor. I’m a serious person by nature and I think that makes me pretty hard to please from a “funny” standpoint. Others, however, find humor in just about everything! So that means we need to know what …
In my dream world, my Sabbath rest looks like this picture. Reality is often a bit different! What is Sabbath? The idea of Sabbath has been central to the faith and practice of the people of God since the Old Testament. Instituted in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8-11), the day …
Introduction As parents, we play a pivotal role in shaping our children’s understanding of who they are and what they’re capable of achieving. Meeting their emotional needs is a critical part of this journey, as it lays the foundation for a healthy self-concept. From offering emotional support during challenging moments …
In a previous post we talked about watering our marital garden to have greener grass – even greener than that on the other side of the fence! One of the watering strategies I previewed was being kind. I hear a lot about kindness lately. My son’s school focuses on one …
Longing for peace & tranquility? Many of us long for peace. Some of us want peace medically – health for us and our families. Some of us want quiet in our schedule – less running and more being. Others want calm in our relationships – more understanding and less unrest …