What the Book of Psalms Teaches Us About Joy Joy is not something I could say that I have a lot of. When you struggle with depression, joy sometimes seems like a long-lost friend who never calls or visits. You can remember a time with her, but those moments are only memories. As a Christian, I’ve struggled with how to frame my depression with the idea of joy. There has been a lot said about sorrow and joy. Many articles,…
I Can Do All Things, Except This There was a time when all of my children drank from sippy-cups. You know the cups that have lids? I would see them day after day sitting on the counter. They would need to be filled constantly. My children’s hands would grab them, drink, and move along with their days. Each time I saw an empty cup sitting on the counter my heart would resonate with the void. My heart was happy, but…
The Two Best Goal Setting Tools for the New Year As we get ready for the new year, let’s talk about goal setting tools. I love setting goals, but let’s be honest – just writing out the goals on a sheet of paper won’t make lasting change. In fact, I’ve had a lot of goals and New Years Resolutions go undone because I failed to take action. That’s the difference between setting goals and achieving goals. Anyone can make a…
Two of the Best Christmas Books for Children Moving into December, we want something for our children to read or study as they prepare their little hearts for Christmas. The world bombards them with toy ads, commercials, and store displays. All of these things tell our children that Santa, his elves, and presents are what the season is about. Our family has never been anti-Santa, but we’ve never really focused or emphasized it. As my children grow older, I realize…