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Are You Unequally Yoked?

by | February 15, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

Have you ever felt that you were the one holding it all together and others weren't doing their part? Guess what. That's how it's supposed to be. I know it can feel frustrating, but isn't that what Christ invited us to do? "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for...
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The Courage of Joy

by | February 7, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

Here's the scene. It's a winter evening. Kids are bundled up in their coats and hats.Mom and Dad are smiling as they guide the children into the car.They are all excited on their way to grandma and grandpas for Christmas Eve.Mom scans the radio stations and finds...
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Is My Perspective Accurate?

by | February 4, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

A few years ago a study by the Boston College found that intractable conflicts stem from misunderstanding motivation. This study explored conflicts between rival groups. Researchers interviewed Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East, and Republicans and...
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Grief

by | December 21, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Grief affects us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The holidays have constant reminders of tradition and cheer and happiness. This provides much of the fun, joy, and celebration. Yet this is exactly what reinforces feelings of loss. It's just hard....
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Is Your Gratitude Laced with Shame?

by | November 17, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

"You should be grateful" "Go ahead. Say thank you" "You better be grateful for all I'm doing for you." Sound familiar? It usually begins when you are very young. And you're not alone. In November we take the time to at least pay lip service to gratitude. But is your...
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Self-Care or Self-Compassion

by | November 1, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Self-care vs. Self'-compassionIs there a difference? How I see it:Self care is taking time for yourself and seeing to your own needs.Filling your cup so that you are giving from the excess of your full cup and are never depleted.Self care is important and giving...
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Guilt vs. Shame

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Guilt vs Shame. What's the difference? Have you ever thought of it? Brené Brown says that guilt, even though it is uncomfortable, can be a great motivator. Guilt can motivate us to do good and be good. It is behavior based. Guilt on the other hand is destructive. It...
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Balance

by | October 4, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Perhaps BALANCE in your life isn't a choice between motherhood, parenting, work, service, volunteer, etc. etc. A Tree gives much. It provides shade, fruit, wood, beauty, climbing fun. But a tree cannot give until it first receives. A tree must receive water,...
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Being Attached to Your Negative Stories

by | September 30, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Are you emotionally attached to your negative stories?Perhaps the real reason you can't get over that addiction or ailment or situation......is that there is something inside of it that you have taken on as your identity? That you are holding onto?For Example:I have...
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Giving and Receiving

by | September 28, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Is it possible that you have a hard time receiving because you have a hard time giving? I know, you are always giving.You give your time and your talentsYou work to provide.You teach your families.You cook and clean.You serve in the community.You give because it needs...
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Joy

Joy

by | May 22, 2021

A year ago a phrase kept going through my mind. The phrase was ~JOYFUL HEART~ I wanted, and still do want, to have a joyful heart. …to be joyful not just when things were going well… …But during the hard stuff too… …no matter what is happening around me. I had...

Discontent

Discontent

by | Apr 1, 2021

I'm on the treadmill listening to talk discussing our tendency to be unhappy with life as it is.Meanwhile the dog is anxiously wanting attention. In comes my father who sees the dog's discontent and recites the following poem. Once there was a snowman,Who stood...

Positive or Inspirational?

Positive or Inspirational?

by | Jan 22, 2021

Oh, I heard something new today. Positive thinking vs Inspirational thinking They are not the same thing. "Positive thinking can set up a fantasy and Negative thinking can set up a nightmare." But Inspirational thinking "is a willingness to embrace both pleasure and...

Music and Stress

Music and Stress

by | Aug 17, 2020

Music has power. Power to soothe, to excite, to calm, to energize, to inspire... I love music. I love analyzing music. Movie music is fun to analyze. Apparently I have talked enough about movie soundtracks, that my children also notice if a movie has good music and...

Building a Homeschooling Foundation

by | Jul 5, 2020

I recently made a few videos explaining some of the big picture stuff one might want to consider as they begin their homeschooling journey. The first is just me introducing the subject The second I ask CAN I REALLY DO THIS? In...

I Never Wanted To Be An Entrepreneur

I Never Wanted To Be An Entrepreneur

by | Feb 27, 2020

I never wanted to be an entrepreneur. I liked the idea of entrepreneurship but I never wanted to be in the "driver's seat." I always saw myself in the supporting roll - the right-hand girl or the wife of an entrepreneur. I much prefer to advise, encourage, and...

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