How we live our Christian life matters. It matters not just for the here and now but for the years to come. When we choose the hard road to follow Christ we choose to bless generations instead of curse them. We erect memorial stones for others to see, to remember God’s work, God’s goodness, and …
Tag: intentional living

Loving the Graduates
Have you seen the post going around to share your Senior portraits in support of high school graduates? While it is fun how is it helping them in a tangible way? This week I present you with an idea that actually helps. This was my daughter’s idea because she saw a need among her Senior …

Pro tips on how to Social Distance from Your Kids
Because you love your kids and your sanity.

When Self Care is My Idol
This subject is close to my heart. It is close because I have struggled with idols in my life. In this month’s vlog I talk about how I prioritize self care to glorify God. https://youtu.be/srzdsECcCKo

Stop Loving Yourself
Stop loving yourself first and love God first. In this age of self care, self love, and selfies we feel more discouraged, disconnected, and depressed than ever before.

Stop the act of a Balanced Life
I finish these month’s theme of priorities instead of balance by showing you what a balanced life looks like. It involves a hairbrush and Jenga. Come on in, join me in my sunroom and let’s have a chat. https://youtu.be/kY1IRYbfqqg
The Power of Gentleness
The holiday stress has begun. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change with a focus on God and not the circumstances. https://youtu.be/HkyOJuOCxkE
The Weakness of Gentleness
Perhaps no grace is less prayed for, or less cultivated than gentleness. Rev. George W. BethuneTweet Gentleness in our society is frowned upon and seen as weakness. We tend to automatically label some one with gentleness as a doormat or pushover. Yet, when we are at the receiving end of gentleness we appreciate and are …
Storms of the Heart
It was a dark and stormy night! No, it wasn’t. It was just another Wednesday. There wasn’t anything special going on. There wasn’t anything special that should have been happening that day like a birthday. But as the storm rolled in and the leaves rustled across my front lawn I suddenly felt mournful. Memories of …