Two years ago today I lost my mom to cancer. It was quick and painful, and there was hardly time to process what was happening before she was gone. After she died, life picked up speed and the spaces of time that she filled in my life got filled in with other things and people. […]
Relationships
How to Talk About Past Mistakes with Our Kids
Today, I welcome guest blogger Collene of Rest and Chaos to share how she handles uncomfortable conversations about her past with her kids. “That person is smoking,” my son announced, “and that’s bad.” “You used to smoke, too, didn’t you Mommy?” my daughter questioned. A wave of regret washed over my heart as I replied, […]
5 Times to Ditch Your Phone Each Day
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12 We’ve all seen the statistics. Americans check their phones an average of 50-80 times each day, depending on their age, with 18-24 year olds in the lead. Although our phones are an amazing resource and catalyst for connection, they’ve […]
Three Steps to a Successful Apology
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 Getting kids to take responsibility for their actions and offer a sincere apology is one of our greatest challenges as parents. It’s not enough for a child to say, “I’m sorry,” especially when coerced to do so. More […]
Confessions of a Facebook Addict
Hello, my name is Aimee, and I am a Facebook addict. Over the past six months, in an attempt to get my addiction under control, I have taken two, month-long hiatuses from Facebook (by deactivating my account). In doing so, I made some startling discoveries. How often I was formulating Facebook posts in my head […]
“Sharing is Caring”
You may have seen this quote at the end of a blog post, by the social media sharing icons. If you came to my house, you’d hear it recited among my children as they try to weasel a toy from an unwilling sibling. In truth, though, sharing is an expression of caring for others, and […]
What Empowers True Community?
Pray for one another. (James 5:16) “My family is coming into town, and they insist on staying with us, even though we don’t have enough room and we really don’t get along very well. I am stressed out about their visit; I don’t know how I’ll make it for a whole week with them in […]
True Community Celebrates the Success of Others
“Rejoice with those who rejoice.” (Romans 12:15) Have you ever outwardly congratulated a friend on her accomplishment while inwardly wishing it could have been you instead of her? Have you ever felt like giving up on your dream after seeing another person fulfill it first- and better? Have you ever been so focused on your […]
How Do We Carry Each Others’ Burdens?
“Carry each other’s burdens.” (Galatians 6:2) We All Carry A Burden If you are human, you have a burden. Are you in a relationship where you feel obligated to deliver or perform for approval or acceptance? That’s a burden. Do you have credit card debt? That’s a burden. Do you bear the weight of poor […]
What is True Community?
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in […]