Holidays seem to arrive sooner and sooner these days! Did you notice that Costco had eggnog on sale in September and Christmas trees on display since early October?! And pumpkin spice lattes were rolled out in August and September at coffee shops?! Now that we’re at the start of November, many of us are making… Read More Navigating Holidays
Holidays can be challenging for many of us. Now that we’re past Halloween, it’s time for the preparations for Thanksgiving and Christmas to begin. Have you noticed that Costco already has Christmas trees on display?! You may be working on your Thanksgiving dinner menu or trying to figure out what gift to get your tween… Read More The Holidays Are Approaching — and I’m Not Ready…
Earlier this week, as I sat in my office, I saw movement in my peripheral vision. When I turned in the direction of the movement, I noticed a gecko scurrying under my file cabinet. Although the gecko in the Geico commercials seems harmless, this creature was not welcome in my home! I immediately gathered my… Read More Spiritual Insight, Courtesy of a Gecko!
Saying “Yes” to God isn’t always easy — even Jesus struggled! The word “yet” is a conjunction that indicates “though; still; nevertheless.” This word connects two phrases that are often contrary. We see the word “yet” many times in the Bible. So what are “yet” situations? “Yet” situations occur at the intersection of seemingly contrary… Read More Saying Yes to God in “YET” Situations
Effective Time Management for Working Parents* Have you heard the myth of the “supermom”? She can leap tall buildings in a single bound, with her child strapped to her body in a baby carrier, her briefcase in one hand, and her smartphone in the other hand – she can bring home the bacon and fry… Read More Prioritized Parenting
Welcome to My Blog! You may be wondering, “Who are you?!” So let me tell you a little about myself and my journey to use words to touch people’s lives. By the way, you can learn more about me on the homepage of this site as well as on my curriculum vitae, which is also… Read More Introduction