“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Continue Reading
Why I Value Reading Aloud
“Mom, will you read me a book?” My son utters these words numerous times per day, every day, and though the timing isn’t always right, it’s a request I never tire of hearing and one that I indulge whenever possible. Because I believe that, apart from cultivating Charleston’s relationship with Jesus, reading with him is… Continue Reading
Dreaming Small
A few weeks ago I found myself sitting around a table with a handful of other young moms, talking about the places our minds go in our darkest moments. We confessed to concerns for our kids’ health and safety; to constant worries that we are failing as moms; to our desires to support our husbands… Continue Reading
In the Spotlight: Podcasts That Encourage, Inform, and Inspire
When Luke first introduced me to podcasts ten years ago, I was instantly hooked and couldn’t understand why the rest of the world wasn’t binge listening right alongside me. I would occasionally bring up a favorite podcast in conversation, only to be met with blank stares. Then Serial converted a nation of skeptics into podcast enthusiasts, and… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Jack Kornfield
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” – Jack Kornfield Continue Reading
Links I Love {10.19.18}
There are some powerful (and practical!) messages in the links I’m sharing today: advice on handling conflict, tips for assembling a minimal wardrobe, counterintuitive advice on success, a few kitchen suggestions, and an article on obesity that is a MUST READ. Let me know what you think! 5 Things I Learned About Conflict Resolution from… Continue Reading
What’s Working for Me This Fall: My Big List of Traditions and To-Do’s for September Through December
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to feel some end-of-year stress going on. Every year, once September hits, I feel like I’ve boarded a speed train to the end of December. While there’s a lot to love about this time of year (Boot weather! Pumpkins! Fall colors!), these -ber months are so jam-packed… Continue Reading
October Verse of the Month: Psalm 31:19
“But what if God doesn’t have the movie Bolt at His house in Heaven?” This was Charleston’s panicked question at dinner the other night. The tears welling up in his eyes were evidence of how deeply this concern had been weighing on him. His faith was in the balance; for Charleston, a God who couldn’t… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Mignon McLaughlin
“Every day of our lives, we are on the verge of making those slight changes that would make all the difference.” — Mignon McLaughlin Continue Reading
Quick Lit: Reading Wrap-Up, Part Three // October 2018
We’re closing out this week of book reviews with some really awesome reads covering a range of genres. All but one of these books is by an author whose works I’d previously loved; it’s always a relief when a beloved author is able to live up to their own reputation. All six of these titles… Continue Reading