At the beginning of the year, people make lofty and often unattainable plans, and by January, have given up. The Cambridge Dictionary defines a resolution as “a promise you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the year.” I prefer not to see it so black and white- the good vs. bad, and not to chastise myself if I don't start or stop something. Typically, people resolve to change an undesired trait (eat less sugar) or behavior (exercise more) to accomplish a personal goal or improve their life. I see the new year as a way to establish new patterns while celebrating what already works well in my life. I don’t want to set unachievable expectations for myself that set me up for failure. Here are my intentions for the new year~ new ... View Post
You Don’t Need to Spin All the Plates
Christmas is right around the corner, and my friend, Liz Rasley, wrote a guest post gently reminding us we don't need to spin all the plates. This time of year can be so stressful and make us bonkers, but Liz shares some wisdom about how to let those things go. Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Matthew 6:27 In short, no. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never added to my life by worrying. Subtracted, oh yes, but never added. And yet, December rolls around, and here I am again adding worry (and stress, let’s be honest) with (multiple) spreadsheets and lists of the things that have to be bought, wrapped, cooked, baked, pulled together, brought down from the attic or untangled. Or, in my own special little weird way (that reminds me just how much ... View Post
What I Learned This Fall
This fall felt like it zipped by in a blink of an eye. It was full of travel, learning, illness, revelation, resting, and a whole bunch of things in between. September began with a short but sweet getaway with my husband, a women's retreat smack dab in the center of the month, and ended with a trip to Dallas for a conference. In October, I read through the books of Genesis and Exodus, went on some double dates with my husband and good friends, watched a few scary-to-me movies, began a kitchen refurbishing, and the grand finale was a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina for a writing retreat. I spent most of November recovering from pneumonia which meant tons of napping, Netflix marathons (Stranger Things, Elementary, and a few silly movies), reading several books, and short periods of sitting ... View Post
Here’s a Little Help for Your Holiday Shopping
"Tis the season... Have you begun your Christmas shopping? Fun fact about me- I hate shopping. I cannot stand going in and out of stores, picking through things, and jockeying for a parking space, but what I do love is browsing from the comforts of my home. If you don't like dealing with crowds and crazy parking lots either, here's a little help for your holiday shopping. I have put together some items you can purchase while still wearing your jammies :) Grab a mug of coffee or tea, a cozy blanket, and let the shopping begin! Most of the items here are favorites of mine. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will make a tiny commission if you click through and make a purchase. You may read more about that here. For the ... View Post
A Fine Feast for Friends
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It represents food, family, and times of sharing gratitude for what the Lord has done. It is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons but mostly because of my family’s traditions, food preparation, and the time spent in and around the kitchen. My Family Traditions My family traditions have evolved over the 29 years of marriage. In the beginning, my husband and I used to travel a good eight hours to visit family for Thanksgiving, but after having children, the long drive proved to be difficult. We then held Thanksgiving at home with our immediate family, but as the children grew, things changed. We began inviting people over who had nowhere else to go. It started with my husband inviting a coworker who did not ... View Post
Three Simple Secrets to a Delightful Marriage
My husband and I have been married for 29 years. While our relationship is far from perfect, over time, we have learned some simple secrets to having a delightful marriage. Our marriage has gotten stronger, more secure, and unbelievably better. We married fresh out of college. We were young, starry-eyed, and entirely in love. It is safe to say we were clueless as to what it took to build a strong, satisfying marriage. We foolishly thought our deep love for one another alone would cover any faults, mistakes, or issues we had. A few years after my husband and I got married, he began a new job out of town. He traveled home on weekends, but during the week, it was just my daughter and me. During those six months of living alone, I became very self-sufficient. After I moved to the ... View Post
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