There were three weeks in October 2021 when our life was a roller coaster. Most of 2021 had been roller coaster-ish, but these stood out as particularly large ups and downs.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Love Languages
For many years, I refused to read the book The Five Love Languages. The very phrase irked me. I never stopped to contemplate why, but every time someone told me their love language, I internally rolled my eyes…
Build a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From?
I’ve read that you should build a life you don’t need a vacation from, but that’s definitely not our goal.
Hospitality: A Friend’s Remarkable Example
I love having people in my home, but I am learning to look to examples around me for how I could do it even better.
Book Review: Range (Why Generalists Triumph in a Specializing World) by David Epstein
This book requires the reader to step back and re-evaluate the “standard” path to American success. It posits that a direct line from child to career may be the least effective method.
13.1 Things I learned Racing 13.1 Miles
I ran a half marathon on September 19, 2021. It was such a privilege and such a learning experience.
When Discipline Becomes an Unexpected Gift
Following through on consequences can be one of the great challenges of parenting.
When Being Laid Off Became the Greatest Gift
I was devastated to lose my dream job at Western Union, but God had much greater plans than I could ever imagine.
Yes, Even Her Own Life: When Self-Care Becomes an Idol
Jesus was very clear that discipleship required self-sacrifice, which runs counter to everything we currently hear about self-care.
Book Review: Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch
I was looking forward to this book because I thought it could help address an issue I could see recurring in our family, but there was some problematic ideas throughout it.