It’s Complicated

Have you ever seen someone’s relationship status on Facebook explained as “It’s complicated”? It seems an apt description for a multitude of scenarios for many relationships in life. Our interactions with others can get sticky sometimes. Relationships take work. And...

Spray Paint to the Rescue

Our basement bathroom needed a change. After living in our house for nine years, the walls were still white, and I really wanted to update it with some of my newly acquired French décor. First, I decided on a dark plum color for the walls that would coordinate well...

What’s Your Major?

Countless college students meet each other every fall by saying, “What’s your major?” and “Where are you from?” Sometimes those questions are easy to answer, and sometimes they’re not so easy, especially when you’re not sure what you’re supposed to be doing with your...

Time to Rest

It’s hard for me to rest sometimes. I’m an all-in kind of person, and it’s hard for me to pace myself and take a break. But I have learned that resting is good. It was February 2008. I know that because I made a notation in my Bible. It had been a harried season of...

Fly, Be Free

The time has come; I can’t believe it’s already here. There are just a few days left before my full nest will become a partially-full nest. My middle son is leaving for college soon. He will be hours and many miles away from me. And I am supposed to be happy about it....