Am I Fond of Them?
In Titus 2:4, we learn that older women are supposed to encourage the younger women to love their children. Isn’t that weird? Why wouldn’t they love their children? I learn this morning that the admonition in this verse to love your children is about being fond of them, delighting in being with them, and enjoying […]
After the Fact and Not Before or During
We just went to a little blueberry farm and ate blueberries right off the bush. It was a sweet moment of simplicity and deliciousness. While standing there amid the enormous blueberry bushes, I briefly wondered about taking a picture, but then I was so thankful I forgot my phone. I remember the mental discipline that […]
The Only Thing I’m Allowed to Fear
A wise friend of mine recently shared all the things she was learning about God as she endured an extremely difficult season in her life. She told me the most important thing. “God’s been teaching me that I’m only allowed to fear one thing. I’m only allowed to fear God. I’m not allowed to fear […]
More Like a Cat
After all these years of having cats, I sometimes just sit back and watch the way they’ve become great companions to us all. This one, Louie, our oldest and most serious alpha cat, shadows my daughters. He sleeps with one of them every night, greets them after school, and finds them wherever they are in […]
You Need Some Purple Today.
I just thought I’d share some purple. And some more purple. The end.
Decision-Making Fatigue: 3 Ways to Minimize Choices
Did you know that there’s such a thing as decision-making fatigue? It’s a real thing. Decision fatigue in psychology has to do with the way you begin to make poorer choices the longer you have to keep making decisions. The brain gets tired. You choose the path of least resistance and end up doing crazy […]
Tip #1: Use Social Media to Help
Sometimes, I find myself wanting to post random things about myself that don’t help other people. Blogging, in this case, becomes more narcissistic, self-promoting, and just a personal account that doesn’t aid humanity in some way. If you’re wondering what you’re doing on social media or how to become a professional blogger, think about this: […]
Today’s the Day! (But They Were Supposed to Be Peach)
Finally! They bloom! Today’s the day! Roses! If you remember my little plants from last year: Last Year’s Roses Now, they’ve grown and are actually vining up and blooming! Climbing Roses on Homemade Trellis However, I ordered peach colored roses. I just know I did. And besides, I’ve been imagining peach roses all winter. Upon […]
Summer Novel Writing: Begin with a Call to Adventure
Go ahead and start writing your novel this summer. If you’re wondering how to do it or where to begin, I suggest reading up on the Hero’s Journey as a fun template. What I love about the Hero’s Journey is how the story always begins in an ordinary world with ordinary people. It’s usually boring, […]
A Great Prayer for a Dad
Tonight I remember Psalm 112 and what a great prayer it is for fathers! If you haven’t already, pray for dads that they would fear the Lord, take great delight in His commands, and have mighty and blessed children. This psalm also talks about the blessings of wealth and riches, light in darkness, unshakable lives, […]