Tag Archives: Relationships

Having authentic conversation all begins with letting people know you care about their hearts. A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post for my famous mud pie recipe and added some fun with ...

Think about the last time you judged someone. Maybe it was during your morning commute and the person in front of you wasn’t driving quite up to your standards. Perhaps it was at the gym and you...

It was a gorgeous spring day – one of those days where the sun shines impossibly bright, the warmth envelops your entire body, and your spirit is lifted with the promise that summer, finally, is...

As a little girl, I loved when it was time for my mother to make sugar cookies and colored frosting. She didn’t bake a lot (and by “a lot,” I mean, “ever.” I am my mother...

In the past few weeks and on 3 separate occasions I’ve been asked by several Moms about 18 year olds, the process of letting go, boundaries and living at home. Since I have grown kids, they must...

We are in a season of reflection and goal setting. During the holidays, I saw so many well-meaning articles. The titles vary but the gist is the same: “Don’t get so caught up in the madnes...

Our kids fight, because they are NORMAL, but the other day, their Sunday school teacher commented on how much they care for each other. This teacher told my husband that she hopes her kids will someda...

How well do you know your children? As Moms I think it’s our job to know the heart of our child, just as God knows us. We should, to the best of our ability, know what makes them tick. �...

We teasingly called my mom "the bag lady" because she brought bags of stuff wherever she went. Her little car was always filled with bags. I called them her "in case" bags. Some held blankets in case ...

She almost burst with enthusiasm, as she pulled her first preschool report card out of her folder. We were about to make lunch and she looked at me, asking if we could go over it together after she at...