Connection with the World
Vulnerable Uncertain Complex Ambiguous This word keeps coming into my mind, because it seems to describe the world we live in these days. The rate of change continues to increase,…
When the Plans Change
It seems that childbirth often comes at the same time as other life events – a move, a job loss or change, health issues…..we are hard-wired to plan our lives…
Connecting with your Kids
Having kids is such a blessing and nothing can tear up our hearts quite the same way. Some days are hard, just plain hard. A tired, hangry, discouraged mom (who…
Old Dog, New Tricks
I used to think it would be great to eliminate conflict from my life, trying to control or ignore it. Now I lean more towards asking God to help me…
A Challenge for You
Why is it so easy to be critical of our spouse? Or kids? Maybe the proximity, or the fact that we all have a sinful nature. Or both. I’m not…
Connecting with your Spouse
Hi there! I listened to this podcast recently by Tim and Cathy Keller, and wanted to share it with my married and pre-married friends……encouraging and the communication session is life-changing….
Ultimate Life Goals
Well…..here’s my best shot. I am imagining I’m 85… and I’m assessing my life, looking back. These are the broad categories and we’ll get down to some specifics in the…
The Long View
Sometimes in the work of family building, I forgot about the long view. My husband Lloyd is great at asking questions that help me think more broadly. This one got…
This I know for sure
As a mom of young kids,, how would you answer the question, “What do you know for sure?” Especially in the areas of building a strong marriage and Christian family,…
Glisten
My daughter Caroline gave me a little gold ring for Christmas and I love it! It also gave me my Word of the Year. I don’t have a theme word…
Hand in Hand
As a woman, I feel blessed to have grown up in North America, spending my first 30 years in Canada, and my next 30 years in the US.. With the…
Golden or Gray?
Just reflecting today – wondering why some of my days feel golden and some of them feel more gray…….obviously, if I’m tired or hungry or just got a speeding ticket,…
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