When was the last time you forgave someone? When was the last time someone forgave you? Maybe it’s best to clarify – what does forgiveness really mean anyway? The first definition that appears on the world wide web is this one by Oxford: “stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or […]
Last night, I sat on the edge of my daughter’s bed as she was getting ready to sleep. Now that she’s older, bedtime stories have transitioned from silly made-up adventures to deeper real-life conversations. Stressors at school, teachers, and relationships are just a few of the topics we chat about in the dark. Sometimes we […]
Here’s the current situation in my home: “You took the bigger slice. That’s not fair!” “Stop calling me names. You’re so rude!!” Perhaps this banter sounds familiar from growing up with siblings. Or maybe, like me, you have the “joy” of listening to it now between your children. After all the screaming and shouting, it […]
Over the years, I have experienced a hurt or two. During each experience, I cried and vented, but eventually I dismissed it. I’d tell myself that I was fine, that I forgave the person who hurt me, and I would leave the situation in God’s hands. The only thing is that as soon as I […]
“It’s your turn…I washed the last set of dishes!” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard my boys make that statement to one another…I’d be a rich woman. My kids are great but sometimes they forget. Not only is the roof over their head at no cost to them, so are their […]
Last week, I had one of those days. I was easily irritated and touchy, and my husband could sense it in the way I was interacting with the family. I knew he noticed my mood, although he chose not to say anything in that moment. Looking back, I felt ashamed at my behavior, and even […]
Tough Times
This year has been a challenging journey for me. There have been unexpected detours that felt overwhelming and stressful. Truthfully, they left me feeling weary. Some days all I could see was everything that had
