The Wonder of Autumn: Embracing God’s Glory-Gift of Fall
I love the sound of feet scuffling through the brittle crunch of fall leaves. This morning I walk in the woods crisp-cool and saturated with the fingerprint of God. The Spirit moves and I wonder why is it easier to “feel” thankful when I breathe deep the beauty of nature?
Honoring and Caring for our Wounded Veterans
An interview with Leann Salas of the Wounded Warrior Call Center. Together, we honor the sacrifices of our nation's veterans.
How Blessed Can You Get? 5 More Blessings from Allume.
More fun blessings and links from Allume.
The Blessings of Attending Allume Blogging Conference
A summary of blessings and truths from keynote speakers at Allume. You don't have to be a writer to benefit from the encouragement of these wonderful ladies!
Three Ways to Keep Out of the Free-For-All Frustration Zone
You know those moments when nothing goes as planned and you think that life can't get much crazier? Those are the times we are smack dab in the black hole of the Frustration Zone--and it can quickly become a free-for-all.
3 More Principles for Stay-Sane Home Management
3 Simple Principles of Stay-Sane Home Management.
The Motivation of Order: The Stability of Balance
Believe me, I’d love to be uber-organized, but no matter how hard I try to get my ducks organized in a row, one of them always gets away. Over the years I have learned that when I elevate the importance of organization over relationships, the house may be ship shape, but I fall short of what God desires for my family. I have learned that nothing is perfect and that family life is an amazing, wonderful, frustrating, beautiful mess some days.
Is Organization the Priority?
When disorder reigns, we can struggle with our self esteem because things are a mess, the kids are misbehaving, and important details slip through the cracks. We can become cranky and impatient as frustration overshadows good intentions. Is organization the priority?
