Principle to Tap Into ⇨ DISCERN BEFORE YOU DECIDE There’s a verse in the Old Testament that has always stood out to me: “…the men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do…” —1 Chronicles 12:32 (NIV) I love that. 👉 They didn’t just understand the times…👉 they knew how toContinue reading “What Season Are You In?”
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Contentment in Your Current Season – How to Stay Present Where You Currently Are
It seems like a universal human tendency: When you’re young, you dream of being older… and when you’re older, you long for parts of being young. So how do we actually live in the present instead of constantly wishing for a different season? Here’s the best strategy I’ve found: g r a t e fContinue reading “Contentment in Your Current Season – How to Stay Present Where You Currently Are”
How I Fixed Our LAUNDRY Situation in 15 Minutes
If you were to ask me what area of my household chores stresses me out the most, I would say “LAUNDRY”. I feel like our laundry takes over my life and my mood! Like most people, we have a small laundry room, which also serves as a mudroom next to our garage. Since I don’tContinue reading “How I Fixed Our LAUNDRY Situation in 15 Minutes”
Remembering Grandma
Last week I lost the last of my four grandparents. My grandma was 91 years old and had been living in a nursing home suffering from Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years. She lost her ability to speak about 5 years ago and hasn’t recognized any of us in over 5 years. Over the years itContinue reading “Remembering Grandma”
Parenting Resolutions Worth Keeping
As we all begin our New Years Resolutions I PrOmIsE you WilL NoT find me walking around with a shiny new gym membership. Ooooooooh no!!! You all know I couldn’t even follow through with The Lazy Girls Workout! Looking back on that post, maybe I was pushing myself with saying I was going to startContinue reading “Parenting Resolutions Worth Keeping”
What Am Complaining About?
We live in a world that is constantly striving for perfection and it’s only natural to get wrapped up in the cOmPetitioN. Wanting the perfect “life”….ya know the perfect house, car, body, job. Don’t forget giving the perception that your family gets along perfectly and that you have no problems. Ha! And when some ofContinue reading “What Am Complaining About?”
Who’s Paying the Price?
Have you had a cruddy day at work recently? Did something not go your way? When these disappointments or frustrations happen, who do you take it out on? People at work or your loved ones that had nothing to do with your Bad DaY? We can all use the reminder every now and then. Don’tContinue reading “Who’s Paying the Price?”
Don’t Get Caught Up in the Catch Up
How long is that to-do list of yours? 2 pages? 20 items? How many times have you made pRoMises to your loved ones that as soon as your list is marked off then life will be better and you will be able to FINALLY give them your full attention? Having lists can be a goodContinue reading “Don’t Get Caught Up in the Catch Up”
Are You Afraid of Dying?
I got a call Sunday that my grandma passed way. Dealing with this type of phone call is difficult. Initially I was shocked, but it wasn’t until later that I was flooded with all of her mEmoRies. Moments like that hit you out of nowhere and it seems like no matter what you do, youContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Dying?”
I Love You Anyway
This past week the phrase “I Love You Anyway” became a popular saying in our house. I did something that I knew disappointed my husband. Feeling terrible after I saw the let down on his face I asked, “But you love me anyway, right?” He replied, “Of CouRse.” Then a few days later, my daughter broke oneContinue reading “I Love You Anyway”
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