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On The Same Team
With all the talk about Presidential primaries and the upcoming Super Bowl, high-stakes competition is key on everyone’s mind. Who will win? Who will lose? What will they do to secure the victory? Who will they blame for failure? We … Continue reading
Really Listening
A well-known phone company commercial asked the question, “Can you hear me now?” Well, being able to physically register sounds is only part of the process. The real question is, “Are you really listening?” Hearing means sounds bouncing around into … Continue reading
Looking Like Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around my house. The lights are up outside and look even better with the white backdrop of Colorado snow on the ground. The tree is decorated and cookies fill the jar (briefly, … Continue reading
In Everything Give Thanks
In honor of Thanksgiving, I’m taking today’s post to turn my thoughts toward gratitude and being thankful. If you’re anything like me, we tend to think in terms of “I’m thankful for …” and the list usually includes family, friends, … Continue reading
Love Is
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love glues the decorations back on the daughter’s shoes. Love holds the bucket when the little guy is throwing up. Love sits in the bleachers cheering during every game. Love never fails. Forgive my … Continue reading
Banishing Dust Bunnies
I’m such a procrastinator that I never get to spring cleaning … until fall. Maybe it’s the thought of snuggling in for a long, cold winter that makes me notice all the dust and clutter I’ve let build up during … Continue reading
Sibling Spats or Support
I grew up with two younger brothers, so I know firsthand about living with annoying creatures … who were also funny and creative and (occasionally) tender-hearted. So, when my three kids alternate between getting along and waging war, I understand. I’m … Continue reading
Okay to Fail
I hear voices all day long. My children asking for help, tattling, and whining. The DJ on the radio. The telemarketer on the phone. The whisper of God to my spirit telling me how much He loves me. The litany of … Continue reading
Helping or Hindering
If you asked me what a mom’s job involves, I’d come up with a long list. Caring for physical needs like food and clothing. Cleaning up messes. Administering medications. Comforting broken hearts and teaching family values. Driving kids to and from activities. Refereeing … Continue reading
One of Those Days
Ever have one of those days? Where you wish you could go back to bed and start over? Or you pray that tomorrow will be better? Where you need to get away from the kids before you’re tempted to hurt … Continue reading