Christmas Podcast Episode #2

Hello! How have you been? I hope this finds you well! I come to you with a question to consider today: is it worth the effort to learn more in order to lighten your load and create more peace and resilience in your life? When we're feeling challenged by family life,...

Some years ago, I was moved by this short video, showing a young child's reaction to her mother's flat affect, or blank unresponsive face. Isn't it amazing to see how quickly the child started acting differently, during this short experiment? It is astonishing to...

Have you ever been mystified by the instruction given in this scripture passage? "And ye will not suffer your children that they go hungry or naked; neither will ye suffer that they transgress the laws of God, and fight and quarrel one with another, and serve the...

This morning, I read a passage by C.S. Lewis' mentor George MacDonald that captures the essence of love gathering so beautifully, I couldn't wait to share it with you! "Communion with God is the one need of the soul beyond all other need:" "But if God is so good as...

One of the ways we fail to use our agency for our own good and blessing is neglecting to make a conscious decision to connect with God, and fill our own hearts with love, every, single day. (Preferably first thing!) Connecting with Heaven is the ultimate "self-care,"...

Several years ago during a self-care challenge, I wrote this post to share a product/recipe that I love with my clients. Seems like time to share it again. Hope it's helpful! Photo by Uby Yanes on Unsplash Today, I want to give you a recipe that has...

Ever wonder why your kids ask for things they already know they can't have or do, with your blessing? "Mom, can I have more candy?" "Mom, can I stay longer at my friend's house?" "Mom, can I stay up later tonight?" "Mom, can I wear this (immodest thing)?" These...

Do you want to be more confident in your leadership as a parent? Here are three steps that were reinforced to me recently as an answer to a pleading, parenting prayer! I hope they will help you know you're solidly on the right path so you can confidently move forward!...

Happy New Year to you! I hope you're feeling well and have enjoyed being with your people. Over the holidays, our dance class had a mini-party, and this is the apple dip we ate that was carmel deliciousness! It's always nice to have a healthy version of a family...

Well! Here we are at the top of a new year! I hope you are doing well, recovering from all the holiday craziness (I really hope you've gotten at least one good nap!) and anticipating good things to come! While studying one early morning last week, long before our kids...