Day after day after day. They all seem to roll together, like endless, crashing waves upon the surface of our lives. How do we live with intention when we don’t take time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future? What went right? What was left undone? What am I trying to do […]
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Four Ways to Connect Meaningfully with a Friend
Yesterday, we looked at connecting meaningfully with our children by reading to them for twenty minutes each day. Today, I’d like to explore how we can be more intentional about connecting with those outside of our immediate family. For those just joining us, this is part of our “Life’s Essential Ingredients” series. We have also […]
Three Steps to Healthy Eating
Welcome back to our series on Life’s Essential Ingredients. We have covered Workouts and Worship, Homeschooling, and Writing 500 Words Daily. Today, we are looking at how to plan and prepare healthy meals.5. Plan and Prepare Healthy Meals. Two years ago, I watched the documentary “Forks Over Knives,” and it has forever changed the way […]
Workouts and Worship- A Winning Pair
Yesterday, I began a series entitled Life’s Essential Ingredients, where I listed ten things I’d like to accomplish each day. Today, we will look at working out and worship. I have found a way to link my gym and devotional time that may open up some options for you, as well. Working Out: Get to […]
Are You Lacking Life’s Essential Ingredients?
What do you hope to accomplish at the end of each day? Recently, I read an article which made the parallel between planning our days like a chef plans a big meal. Before he can create a satisfying meal, he has to make sure he has all the essential ingredients. In the same way, what […]