The Best Gift

by | Jan 28, 2016 | Relationships

Sitting at the fancy fundraising dinner, I chaffed secretly in my finery for the hundredth time before sighing internally and turning to the woman in gold sequins seated next to me in an effort to make small talk. We both awkwardly cast about for some common ground...

Winning

by | Jan 28, 2016 | General

Just like everyone else, I want to be a winner in life.  I’m sure you do too.  “Winning” may cause you to think of the perception of you, the character of who you really are, and giving the best effort to do the best of which you are capable.  One definition of...

Bring in the New Year, Write

by | Jan 25, 2016 | Trends

God can read. I know that might sound odd, but I distinctly remember a moment journaling early in my marriage when it occurred to me that God can read. I was feeling a certain way so strongly that I couldn’t talk about it out loud yet, so I went to “vent” to God...

Hitting the Escape Button {Domestic Abuse Series}

by | Jan 21, 2016 | Life Issues

This is part two of a three-part series on domestic abuse. To read part one please click here.  I’ve wrestled with my better judgement many times. In fact, I’ve probably lost as many of those wrestling matches as I’ve won. But over time I’ve found that some things...

Homemade Bath Bomb Fizzies

by | Jan 21, 2016 | DIY

We are that family. We are the ones who love to plan and dream and peruse Pinterest for great crafting ideas, especially ideas for making gifts for family, friends, neighbors, and teachers. Long before Pinterest, I saved pages and pages ripped from magazines and...