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Forgive Yourself 05/16/13 (Relationships)

Most of the time we learn through our mistakes. We need to forgive ourselves and move on.

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Forgive Yourself

Most of the time we learn through our mistakes. We need to forgive ourselves and move on.

Saying the Right Thing

I try to be friendly, but I get nervous that I won’t say the right thing, that others will see through me to the shy person I am at heart.

Mercy For Eating Disorders

Today, five-year-old girls are being treated for eating disorders.

Heart Condition

We have a heart condition. The diagnosis is serious.

Disappointed on Mothers Day

Have you got the after-Mother’s Day blues? You’re not alone.

Exercising is for the birds!

Encouragement can create great things!

My One-of-A-Kind Mother

Parenting is most effective when lived out by example. Although my parenting style is different than my moms, she taught me the most important thing: living by faith.

Who Are You People?

Three easy ways to connect with your kids throughout the day.

Here Comes the Sun

She had to remind herself to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Praying Friends

I love to pray for my friends at work, and I am encouraged to know my friends pray for me.

I Put Down the Mace

Graceful? No, that's not me, but that's ok. I've had some real memorable moments and sometimes it's just best to laugh.

Seasons Change

The truth is that there is beauty in absolutely every season. But sometimes we have to look really closely to find it.

How I Make Eating Organic Affordable

I’ve heard it said countless times that the high cost of organic grocery items is a deterrent to eating more organic food - but it doesn’t have to be.

The Unseen Tragedy - Fear

It is easy to see the obvious horror that came out of the Boston bombings, but what about the unseen tragedy?

The Winter of My Discontent

Lately I’ve felt like every yes I give – even for good things, even for great things – is a “no” to my family, a “no” to sleep, a “no” to sanity.

Silver Linings

It is possible to find meaning in the midst of pain.

Lunchtime Prayers

Immediately upon returning to work, I saw a glimmer of hope in the situation over which my heart was heavy.

The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story

I love history! World War Two has always captured my curiosity.

Trouble Talk

To me, gossip can sometimes fall into the category of "trouble talk," which is probably why I have a hard time not doing it.

Overwhelmed by Senseless Violence

As we continue to find our collective footing after Monday's tragedy in Boston, I am reminded of another time when senseless violence seemed to rock the foundations of peace in our nation.