Open Letter to My Kids About What Matters Most
March 10, 2017
I’m writing this letter in hopes all three of you can block out a world screaming for your attention, even if for a few minutes.
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Stewarding the Manifold Grace of God
February 21, 2017
As a Christian who believes the Spirit of the Lord lives within me, I’m blessed to have the inherent ability to allow God’s Divine grace to work through me. But do I?
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I HATE RAISING KIDS in a world full of spiteful contempt
February 7, 2017
Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about hate. I assure you every fiber of my being loves raising my kids. But, certain aspects related to parenting deplete rather than bloat the love tank. Am I alone here, or have any of you ever verbalized your disdain over certain…
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How To Win the Heart Battle: Allowing Love to Conquer Fear
January 23, 2017
Two emotions drive every aspect of human life. One binds, the other separates. Love draws together. Fear pushes apart. Both emotions exist in our heart, battling for control over our actions and reactions on a daily basis. We need to choose love and fight fear.
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The Art of Resolving Conflict
December 20, 2016
While the crapstorm of American politics needs a serious dose of emotional management, I’ve got bigger salmon to sizzle in my mom world. If wearing my best Swiss army gear neutralizes familial discord and showers down blessings, then suit me up.
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Scrooge You Lose: Saying Goodbye to Christmas Chaos
December 16, 2016
I stopped sending Christmas cards eight years ago. Why? Because I dreaded the time-consuming process. Plus I figured negative energy gets trapped in envelopes. For me, sending cards with a resentful or empty attitude smells like scrooge more than not sending wishes at all.
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This Is Us: An IV Drip for Humanity
December 9, 2016
This Is Us captures the raw, uncut story of life: colorful, broken, beautiful, imperfect, miraculous, unpredictable, trying, refreshing, scary, magnificent, confusing, wonderful, traumatic, mesmerizing. All the brush strokes on the canvas of universal existence work towards creating a perfectly imperfect masterpiece.
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Raising Teens Made Me a Better Human
September 26, 2016
For years leading up to this stage, I worried and vexed and grayed while assuming the formidable stage would be a disaster. I thought for sure I’d fail as a mom and screw up my miracles for good. Until I didn’t. Thank you, the mystique of prayers, Goose over ice, and God’s grace.
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Feelings Can’t Be Taught: A Lesson From My 9-Year-Old
August 2, 2016
Originally published on Parent.co Car rides home with a nine-year-old who just endured a two-hour football practice wearing full pads on a sun-stroked field are often filled with complaining. Hunger and exhaustion steeped in sweat do not tend to bring out the best in a person. “Mom, I don’t want to play cornerback…
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