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Tag Archives: Encouragement
Peace in the Season of Covid-19
Peace…as elusive and rare as a roll of toilet paper in this historic moment of Corona virus, empty store shelves, social distancing and self-quarantine. Many people are worried, even panicked over the lack of certain consumer products, the fear of … Continue reading
Posted in Covid-19, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged anxiety, Christianity, Covid-19, Encouragement, faith, parenting, peace
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To Bite, or Not to Bite (your tongue), That is the Question: Allowing Your Teen to Navigate Heartache and Disappointment.
Wow, mothering can be tough! Can I get an “Amen”?! It’s a fine line we walk between allowing our teenagers to grow and mature and intervening in order to make things easier for them. It hurts to see our … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged daughters, Encouragement, faith, family, motherhood, raising teenagers, sons
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No More Excuses: Fitness by Default!
Today I went to the gym. I have put it off for so long but alas, one-by-one my excuses have fallen away and now I am left with only one—my own pathetic lack of discipline. I can no longer … Continue reading
My Husband Will Never Change (and I’m so glad!)
My husband was up at 5:30 this morning. I listened as he gathered his workout clothes and tennis shoes, and then proceeded to the kitchen to prepare his protein shake. As the whirring sound of the blender died down, I snuggled deeper … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage, Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged Encouragement, forgiveness, marriage, spiritual growth
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Simple Things That Make My Heart Sing!
I sing in two different choirs. My own church choir, which is like a family to me, and a large statewide choir (500 strong) that sings at various events and churches around our state several times a year. Participating in … Continue reading
