If we get a toothache, we know to go to the dentist to treat it. We all know a toothache is something you can’t ignore because we all know it’ll just get worse and worse if you do. So why do we sometimes ignore conflict when we don’t want to deal with it? It doesn’tContinue reading “If Conflict was a Toothache…”
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Women are the Glue
My grandmother told me years ago that women are the ones who keep the big families together. She went on to say “Don’t you think my sisters and I got into it? Sure we did. Do you think our husbands always got along? Lord no.” when explaining how it wasn’t always easy. She was oneContinue reading “Women are the Glue”
If I Agree With You….
If I agree with you to appease you, and you’re wrong…that makes us both wrong. Ouch. Sometimes we think being a peacemaker means agreeing, but if agreeing makes the both of you wrong, is that the side you want to be on? It’s perfectly okay to respectfully disagree or minimum to say “I’m going toContinue reading “If I Agree With You….”
When You Can’t Do What You Said You’d Do…
Have you ever borrowed money from a friend or family member? Have you ever gotten in a tight spot and can’t pay it back like you said you would? What do you do then? Well, you don’t ignore it. You don’t keep going out to eat and buying custom monogrammed blankets for your kids, youContinue reading “When You Can’t Do What You Said You’d Do…”
The Law of Firsts
We all remember “the first time” we learned something, saw something, or experienced something memorable. That new information filled that part of our brain like a dry sponge and every time after that was just extra. Based on that theory, don’t you want to be the one to soak up the sponge in your child’sContinue reading “The Law of Firsts”
When Someone You Love Struggles
Seeing someone you love struggle with spiritual warfare is a helpless feeling. My natural instinct is to dig in and fix it. Lean in and love them harder. Until I realize the enemy would love to be the reason I sacrifice even the tiniest bit of faith, rerouting my effort and time away from myContinue reading “When Someone You Love Struggles”
Rearrange Your Furniture
I’ve decided life is too short to hold grudges. Tomorrow I might change my mind about this…but today I realize you can’t expect people to be something they’re just not capable of being. So why be mad about it? Never try to teach a pig to sing. You will just frustrate yourself and piss offContinue reading “Rearrange Your Furniture”
Got Grit?
Who are you when things aren’t perfect? Our lives are filled daily with imperfect situations and relationships where God has given us this beautiful, unique ability to reevaluate and modify the way we manage. While we can’t control what’s happening TO us, we can certainly control our actions in response to imperfect circumstances surrounding us.Continue reading “Got Grit?”
Have the Uncomfortable Talk
No one likes an uncomfortable conversation, but if grace is the fuel for change and vulnerability exposes love, a conversation is something you should practice and believe in. Read those again. Grace is the fuel for change. Vulnerability exposes love. Powerful words there. Don’t be afraid to string together a loving set of words thatContinue reading “Have the Uncomfortable Talk”
Deeper Than a Puddle 