Summer is finally here. Thank goodness. But now you’re starting to hear increasingly urgent (and quite frankly aggravating) inquiries of “What are we going to do today?!? I’m so BORED!” If this sounds familiar, it’s time to take just 30 …
My Magenta Shoes
In almost every way I have chosen a colorless existence. A peek inside my bedroom closet reveals a sea of black and grey resting neatly on velvety hangers. My sofa, barstools and kitchen table are all brightly beaming in shades …
Advent 2017: Jesus Blew Up Mary’s Birth Plan
Prepare the way for the Lord. – Isaiah 40:3 “Call your husband and tell him you’re having the baby today,” said hospital person in charge of me. It was April 16 and six weeks too early, but apparently I was …
Three Ways to Introduce Hard Conversations With Your Kids
A few years ago, when my oldest was eight years old, I started noticing a subtle drift in our relationship. Typically a very open, talkative boy, he had stopped sharing as much about his school days, and acted as though …
GIST: Who Am I, Why Am I Here and Where Am I Going?
These are the three great questions about life that we all must answer at some point in our lives. And it starts in childhood with “Who am I?” One goal for parents is to help establish an accurate self-assessment to …
I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
“Can I talk to you? Just you and me?” My sparkly eyed, curly haired 5-year-old daughter whispered in my ear as I was tucking her into bed. At first, I was certain this was one of her antics used to …
Let’s Hear it for the Boys
Last week, my son had a friend over and I asked them to light a fire in the fireplace because it was a cold evening. My son’s friend’s face turned bright red as he sheepishly told me that his mom …
GIST Question: How do I encourage patience in an instant gratification world?
How do I encourage patience in an instant gratification world? IN OUR OFFICES, we hear the term “instant gratification” a lot. Sometimes it is used to describe an individual: “Megan is driving me crazy about getting the new iPhone,” and …
Tea Time: Finding Peace in Shared Ritual
A mother of young children is unlikely to describe her home as peaceful. Certainly lively, hopefully joyful, but not usually peaceful. And yet attaining a spirit of peace in the home is incredibly important and powerful; it can transform not …
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