Learning and Growing: Developing An Eye
One winter morning over a decade ago, I discovered something exciting. I was doing it! I…
Gift Yourself with Silence This Christmas
Do you have your own name written down on your Christmas list? If not, put it…
Take Time for Wonder
Years ago I invited extra beauty into my life by putting a birdbath and birdfeeder in…
Unexpected Opportunities: Seize the Moment
Unexpected opportunities can sure mess with our schedules. A moment packed with potential presents itself, and we’re…
God Hasn’t Forgotten You
Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…
Waiting for the Proper Time
“ . . . you give them their food at the proper time. You open your…
A Time for Everything—Even A Time to Hide
“When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.” John 12:36 NIV Ever…
Wedding Planning Advice: Give Yourself the Gift of Easy
Mother of the Bride, if you’re like I was while in wedding planning mode, you’re all…
Wedding Slide Show: Gather Photos Early
Mother of the Bride, I have some short and sweet advice for you today—gather photos for…
Are We Among the Last Hold Outs?
Be on the lookout for them in the next couple of weeks. The last hold-outs of…
Thanksgiving in Simpler Times
As I watched my kids’ eyes glaze over from too many video games one Thanksgiving years…
Holding Still for God
It was a God-given moment. Several years ago on a winter morning, I decided to brave…
Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way
Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last…
Savings Tip for Wedding Expenses: Make It Yourselves!
Mother of the Bride, as you look for ways to save on the multitude of wedding…
Post-Wedding Decision: Bridal Gown Preservation
To preserve or not to preserve—have you and your daughter had this discussion yet, Mother of…
Time-Saving Wedding Planning Tip: Insider Info from Vendors
Mother of the Bride, selecting vendors for the various aspects of a wedding is a huge…
Time To Hole Up
Arctic weather isn’t the only reason I hole up when I can in January. After December’s demands…
A Grandmother’s Prayer
Since we often think about both mothers and grandmothers during the Mother’s Day season, I’d like…