“When we feel lost or uncertain or blocked from our own truth, it helps to remember that darkness and confusion, too, are part of the path.” ~ Rolf Gates ...
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Lately // September 2017
My last few personal updates have been on the sadish side—perhaps more dramatically so than I had intended, as evidenced by the concerned messages I received from readers who began checking in ...
2017 Reading Challenge: A book written during the 1970s.
My literary journey through history is inching ever closer to the 21st century, and this month I visited (through books) the 1970s. Though this decade is closer than all the previous ones ...
Quotable // from Anna Quindelin
“The thing that is really hard and really amazing is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” ~ Anna Quindelin ...
Happily Ever After {Fun Wedding Facts}
Luke’s sister, Amanda, is getting married this Sunday! Charleston, Luke, and I are all in the wedding and we are looking forward to helping Amanda celebrate her special day. Since I’ve got ...
Getting On Board With Values-Based Parenting
I’ve been meeting with my new therapist for a couple of months now, and in our short time together I’ve begun to identify some recurring themes that make an appearance in nearly ...
Quotable // from Lena Horne
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” ~ Lena Horne ...
Quick Lit: Reading Wrap-Up, Part Two // September 2017
Happy Friday, my friends! I’m back today with Part Two of this month’s quick(ish) book reviews. This round-up includes a fairly random mix of titles. I enjoyed all six and truly loved ...
Quick Lit: Reading Wrap-Up, Part One // September 2017
I hope you are ready for some book reviews because I have six (well, five-and-a-half) for you today. None of these books were runaway winners for me, but all were very worthwhile ...
Quotable // from Brennan Manning
“To live by grace means to acknowledge my whole life story, the light side and the dark. In admitting my shadow side I learn who I am and what God’s grace means.” ...