Family holiday traditions can be the glitter glue that holds all the precious moments of the season together. But when a tradition that was once part of the holiday magic begins to feel like a stressful expectation, it might be time for a holiday tradition tune-up. Now you just have to break the news to…
Discovering and nurturing the things that make our hearts beat faster isn’t just good for us personally. Pursuing our passions is a way of life that’s also good for our relationships. I know what it’s like to ditch your passions for a season. I loved being a full-time mom, and I poured all of my…
When it comes to those we love, most of us will do just about anything to build stronger relationships. From marriage to parenting to friendship, we’re eager to get information and guidance that will strengthen the bonds between us. We read books and advice columns and attend classes. We might even seek professional counseling if…
What does a grace-filled moment feel like? For me, it felt like an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders the day I decided to let God’s grace change a difficult situation. My youngest son turned 18 years old at the beginning of his senior year of high school. Everyone agreed that such a big birthday…
One day, when your adult kids are fully grown human beings, you’ll probably think they’re some of the coolest people you know. You’ll want to hang out with them as much as possible. And sometimes, they’ll want to hang out with you. Whether that day seems far away (I see you shaking your head!), like…
We can’t move forward if we keep looking back. Seems pretty obvious, right? But some things make it hard to stop trying to catch a glimpse of days gone by in the rearview mirror. For me, it’s having kids that have grown and launched into the world (Yes, praise the Lord! But golly, I miss…
