Broken Goals, Glorious Plans – the “starving time” of summer
I remember a time when I decided to write daily...to read news articles, blogs, and novels. I created a huge ...
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Tag: Family
It’s Not Enough to Just Be Thankful
The last year of our family's life has been hectic. We endured seasons of late nights, little sleep, over-commitment, too ...
Read moreA Letter to Our Food Budget
Dear Food Budget, Get behind me, Satan. Thanks, Melissa But really. This is all I have to ...
Read morePatience and Temper Tantrums
Patience is like a bad visit to the dentist. Just hearing the word makes people cringe or roll their eyes. ...
Read moreValentine’s Day – Seasons and Immense Joy
I've felt like we have been sinking for the past few weeks. My heart has been gripped in a vice ...
Read more2015 – The List
Since I posted my "Hopes for 2015" post, I've had at least three people ask me if I would be ...
Read moreHopes for 2015
Earlier tonight, while getting Martin to bed, I was contemplating the year. Not just 2014 or 2015, but the idea ...
Read moreA Smattering of Sweets
In celebration of E's 10th Birthday this past weekend, we had sweets for the first time in almost 9 weeks. ...
Read moreWe Quit Sugar – Week 7
One more week until we've successfully completed our 8-week sugar detox! Time has moved so quickly. It seems as though ...
Read moreRespect Your Children – the fine line between passive parenting and giving grace
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Doesn't the Bible say for children to obey and respect their parents? Yes, yes it does. Ephesians ...
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