“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” ~ Amelia Earhart
Today’s links are for those who are feeing lost, stuck, or discouraged. We’ve all been there, and it’s encouraging to know that we are not alone, that there is hope and purpose within the most difficult circumstances and life stages. My prayer is that these words will infuse your day with an extra dose of… Continue Reading
Several weeks ago, I had a conversation with my therapist about the topic of rest. I was bemoaning the fact that rest and relaxation have become nonexistent in my life. It’s true that I’m a mom to a young child and that our lives are fairly busy, but to be honest, my days are much… Continue Reading
As promised, I’m back today with the third and final installment of this month’s quickie book reviews. (You can find part one here and part two here.) This batch is split evenly between fiction and nonfiction, and my opinions were as diverse as the books themselves. Kind is the New Classy: The Power of Living… Continue Reading
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” – Billy Graham Wishing a very happy Father’s Day weekend to all of the amazing dads in my life. Thank you for loving your children so well! Continue Reading
The Bible offers many names and descriptors for God, but one of my favorites is Heavenly Father. I realize that this moniker might not be appealing to everyone, particularly those whose earthly fathers were absent, abusive, or lacking in some significant way. Thankfully, my own dad was none of those things. In fact, in both… Continue Reading
Over the last several years, I’ve developed a strong affinity for books and podcasts within the the Self-Help / Self-Improvement / Personal Development genre. The category might be hard to pin down name-wise, but you know the types of books I’m referring to, right? Penned by gurus (or better yet, folks just like you and… Continue Reading
I mentioned last Monday that this month, rather than sharing all of my monthly reviews within a single week, I’m spreading them out throughout the month. Part One came last week, and today we’ve got Part Two of June’s quick(ish) book reviews. These six books were all great reads that either entertained or seriously made… Continue Reading
“Don’t postpone joy until you have learned all of your lessons. Joy is your lesson.” ~ Alan Cohen Continue Reading
Can you believe we are already a full week into June? Though my last couple of months have moved rather slowly, I still don’t feel ready to dive into these summer months. But ready or not, they’re here! Also here? A slew of great links for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! Parenting in the Weeds //… Continue Reading