By Heidi McLaughlin – An unrelenting knot in my stomach signals the beginning of my Easter week. My emotions become tender and anxious because Good Friday is approaching – again. This tension started ten years ago on a Good Friday, when I heard the whispered, gut wrenching words, “Were you
By Heather Duzan – #1 – The Law of Respecting Differences He likes solitude, she likes parties He likes simple, she likes challenging He likes to plan, she likes spontaneity He likes to save “for a rainy day.” She likes to spend “what if you die before it rains?” If
By Andrea Sharp – I’m a vivid dreamer at night when I’m asleep. My family is used to hearing my dreams, many that have no rhyme or reason and many end with no clear conclusion. This tends to drive my husband crazy because he’s gracious enough to listen to every
By Deb DeArmond – With my book on mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships off to the publisher, I am beginning to turn my attention to a new topic: marital conflict. Today I’m kicking it off. Would love to hear your take on how you deal with it – or not. “Yes, I know.
By Lynn Mosher – Learning a trade from a father was essential. A tradition of following in a father’s footsteps. And so this young man obeys. In the humble beginning of his apprenticeship, he is learning from his father to carve out the design of the wood, to press his
By Mona Shriver – Easter brings out the grumpiness within me. I recognize the inherent value of certain holidays, but the commercialism involved saddens me. So, this year I decided I needed to do something to change my attitude. I needed to focus on the meaning of the coming Easter
The gowns were outstanding and the pomp and effects, dazzling. Last night the 85th Academy Awards gave the famous Oscars to the actors, directors, cinematographers, costume designers and all those who made the wonderful entertainment we enjoy possible. Looking at the amazing men and women who were nominated and those
Do you want to have it all? Do it all? Be it all? Even though we know in our hearts that this is impossible, sometimes unrealistic ideals silently tug at our thoughts. Think of all the messages we hear out there on how to get better, stronger, faster. The implication
I’ve been reading in 1 and 2 Timothy this past week and have been struck by Paul’s teaching on strife. Because it is so human to get irritated, annoyed, and totally frustrated with people from time to time, let me share some thoughts on this topic that might help you.
Do you pray for yourself? I mean, really pray for your needs, situation, for blessings, grace, mercy, marriage, parenting, wisdom… That’s the question Jen is asking over at Finding Heaven Today and, frankly, it stopped me cold. Do I pray for me, specifically for Sandra? Ummm, sort of. When I’m
For the last two years God had the same word for me: seek Him. As 2012 drew to a close the word for 2013 changed to be still. I find comfort in distractions whether it is music or the television playing in the background. I don’t like complete silence even
The question is not what you look at, but what you see. – Henry David Thoreau In the 2010 New York Times bestseller “Unbroken,” the story of Louis Zamperini’s life unfolds. A World War II and prisoner of war survivor, Louie endures horrific and almost unbelievable experiences. Yet he goes
By Norine Rae – It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: It would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent
By Andrea Sharp – To whom do you turn, where is your refuge? Our community was shocked to hear about the death of woman who was a devoted wife, mom and teacher. My family has known her for 13 years. Our kids went to the same babysitter. We attended our
Something happens to me every time change comes to Restoring Order: I nest. This mama bird starts rearranging the nest, pitching the old feathers and sticks, and shoring up the dents. I literally start organizing and beautifying the office. I update our training materials. From the filing system to to-do
A woman reading I’m Too Young to Be This Old commented, “In chapter four, you asked the question that often I want to ask my husband: Will you still love me when I’m. . .and then I add whatever concern or circumstance I fear most at the time.” I believe
By Michele McIntyre – If the traditional dinner and a movie seem all too familiar, it might be time to break out of that rut for Valentine’s Day and try something new. The day to celebrate love is the perfect excuse to book a couples’ massage. Not that you need
By Lynn Mosher – What is love? Is it definable? Is it a feeling? A passion? Something romantic? The dictionary defines love as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person, a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection for a parent, child, or friend, sexual desire, affectionate concern
By Ellie Thompson When I was a new believer living in Southern California I went through a time of great sorrow in my life. One morning I woke with the Lord speaking into my spirit the following words: “I have put someone in your path to minister to you today.”
America loves dramatic “before and after” stories. We can’t tear ourselves away from The Biggest Loser, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We cheer with the crowd when they shout “move that bus!” We impatiently wait on the edge of our seat for the ugly duckling turned
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