Our theme for this month is “Peace.” How appropriate is that in the midst of this turmoil? It’s hard to find peace when you’re stuck in your house with kids in school who are expecting
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Bird or leaf
“It’s a game you’d like,” my friends insisted. As they sat waiting for their daughter to finish her activities they would ponder whether a distant flutter on a branch was a bird or a leaf.
Read moreDon’t Give Up Hope; This Might Be Your Miracle Eve
This last year has been challenging for millions of people, including our family. The world is full of hopelessness and panic pushers. But we have a hope that pierces through the blackest headlines. We have
Read moreCelebrate Successes, not Excuses
Success. Excuses. Those words share several letters but are vastly different in how they can affect our lives. We hear excuses every day: “It’s not my fault.” “He made me do it.” “Stupid car.” “The
Read moreThe Winds of Time
Wind comes in many strengths, forms, and speeds – some good, some not so good. A few years ago, my husband and I were traveling to vacation in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. Driving north from
Read moreWinter: A Time to Rest
Frigid temperatures and biting winds ravage the mid-West and east coast of the United States. There is no doubting what season we are in— Winter. The name ‘winter’ derives from an old Germanic word meaning
Read moreLook Up!
I’m writing this in September and the leaves in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are starting to change color. That palette will soon extend to the Front Range and we can enjoy all the glory fall brings.
Read moreBreast Cancer and Tree Houses and God’s Perfect Timing
On January, 20, 2016 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. One year later Corey and I closed on our tree house. (I like to name my houses.) These two things don’t seem connected, but they bookend
Read moreWant to Make a Change? Then Take a Step, Even a Small One
We all have projects in our lives that we want to tackle and bring about change. I’m not talking HGTV home remodeling, I’m talking life remodeling—get healthier, get skinnier, more disciplined, be a better spouse,
Read moreWhen “no” means “I love you.”
As a parent, I flopped at saying “no.” Having grown up with an unreasonable step-dad, I preferred the kind and friendly “Maybe,” or “We’ll see,” which usually translated to
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