Today is the day of turkey, gravy, and pie. Oh yeah - it’s also a day for giving thanks and sharing that thanksgiving with our loved ones. May I make a suggestion? Do this every day. Perhaps not the turkey and pie, but absolutely give thanks every day. This suggestion comes from many angles of … Continue reading Thanksgiving Is Good For Your Soul
Most kids today have access to abundant technology. They have tablets in preschool, Chromebooks in elementary school, and by middle school, many have their first (or second, or third…) smartphone. Does that mean it’s okay? There are risks and benefits with every piece of technology. A smartphone has the incredible ability to connect us with … Continue reading When is my child old enough to get a smartphone?
It's dark. It's cold. It's rainy. It is very normal at this time of year to find yourself feeling a little down in the dumps. Of course, there is a large spectrum between “feeling down” and “clinical depression.” But neither one is fun! With the seasonal change toward wintertime comes a natural down-turn in our … Continue reading Fighting back against the seasonal blues
Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break from responsibilities? Many of us do. Yet we wind up overcommitted and exhausted. We get our “break” then due to illness, burnout, or perhaps from such a decline in performance that the responsibility is given to someone else for awhile. God did not create us to … Continue reading The value in a taking a break