Many of you have probably read at least one of the books in the What to Expect series. From prenatal nutrition to childhood development, this series is the go-to resource of many parents when it comes to…well, what to expect! Here’s my version…the cold, hard, wonderful facts about what you can really expect with kids. … Read More about What Nobody Tells You About Parenting
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Confessions of a Self-Centered Parent
Have you ever heard conversations between parents about which transition was the hardest for them? It goes something like this: “Oh, I had a terrible time going from one child to two. When you just have one, you can take naps when the baby’s sleeping. Not anymore!” “The one-to-two transition was a breeze for me. … Read More about Confessions of a Self-Centered Parent
Something New
I don’t know about you, but change is not my favorite thing. I prefer worn and comfy to crisp and shiny. I like that comfortable kind of feeling that accompanies knowing what to expect. As a result, I can tend to shy away from new things. But I can’t deny the biblical truth that our God is … Read More about Something New
Four Words That Will Radically Impact Your Hardest Relationships
I was hurt by a friend recently. In a way that felt unfair and unkind. And in a way that makes it pretty clear that she has no interest in remaining friends anymore. I feel like she failed me in a big way. It’s painful, I must admit. As much as I want to pull … Read More about Four Words That Will Radically Impact Your Hardest Relationships
Keep God First
This is the time of year when I fantasize about summer. In the cozy realm of my imagination, warm temperatures replace frigid ones. A tank top and flip flops replace my heavy coat and boots. Lazy and carefree days at the pool replace my down-to-the-minute homeschool/blogging/ministry schedule. Vacations replace field trips. And long afternoons outside … Read More about Keep God First
15 Scriptures About Taking Action
God’s Word is full of Bible verses about taking action. Which is incredibly helpful considering the journey I’ve recently undertaken. You see, I didn’t make a long list of resolutions this year. Instead, I chose a single word to reflect some changes I’ve sensed God leading me to make. That word is ACT. Because far … Read More about 15 Scriptures About Taking Action
No More Broken Resolutions
As I write this, it’s the fifth day of 2015. So be honest…how many of those New Year’s resolutions made with such good intentions are already broken? Maybe you resolved to stick to that diet so you can slim down and shape up. And you’ve already fudged. Perhaps you resolved to not lose your temper. … Read More about No More Broken Resolutions
A Three-Letter-Word
I’m a wordy kind of person. (And all readers of A Divine Encounter said, “Amen!”) Except I didn’t mean it that way. (Though I’m that kind of “wordy,” too.) What I really meant is that I love words. And believe it or not, there’s a word for that! It’s “logophile,” meaning “one who loves words.” … Read More about A Three-Letter-Word
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