“Wait!” “Be patient.” “Be still.” These are all things I’m terrible at. I want to be active and productive constantly. Yet oftentimes in this life, circumstances are beyond our control. Things take time and sometimes we can feel helpless in the waiting. Waiting on a test result or a diagnosis? Longing so badly for something in life and it just doesn’t seem like it’s in the cards for you? Waiting for circumstances to change, but it feels impossible? The process... Read more
If you were to truly look at your life, would you say you’re “content”? As humans, contentment is one of the most difficult things to achieve consistently. We’re being constantly reminded of things we’re missing out on. Daily, we’re being teased by images of items that would make our lives so much “better”. Not only that, but we get a virtual front-row seat to glimpses of strangers’ lives who seem to have it all together. Each of these stirs up... Read more
Do you ever find it difficult to focus during prayer? Most of us have good intentions of forming consistent prayer habits. Yet, when it comes down to the practice of it, it can be an area where we fall short. Personally, I’ll throw out some one-liners throughout the day, and am consistent with habitual prayers, such as at dinner time, after Bible reading with the kids, and at bedtime… but praying for any extended length of time is hard for... Read more
Nothing like a light uplifting read, right? Before you run the other direction, rest assured, this isn’t a “doom and gloom” article. In fact, quite the opposite! Let’s face the facts: sometimes, plans change unexpectedly. Especially during this busy holiday season. How do you handle it when you have to cancel or adjust your holiday plans? ‘Tis the Season to be sickly…fa la la la la… If you have kids, I can almost guarantee, some time between now and the... Read more
You’ve heard it said, “Old habits die hard”…and while that’s true, it’s not always a bad thing. It means that habits have a lasting effect, both positive and negative ones. While this makes it difficult to break bad habits, it also tells us the importance of establishing healthy ones. Creating Habits by Setting Goals How do we establish daily habits that will set the tone for our future? First, we have to picture what we want our lives to look... Read more
I would never…” flies out of our mouths so often as human beings, especially when it’s about a situation we’ve never been in. For instance, before I became a parent, I used to think “ My kids would never…” They’d never what, Tori? “Have a meltdown in public?” “Try to escape a store in the split second you look away?” “Sneak candy and try to eat it without you seeing?” If you’ve thought similar things, spoiler alert: yes, your kids... Read more
You’ve heard it said, “Boys will be boys!” While this saying can sometimes be used as an excuse for poor behavior, more often than not, it’s an innocent saying, referring to the rough, wild, energetic nature of boys. There’s something so unique and special about the way God designed young boys. We have to be careful not to squash those God-given characteristics while directing them on the path to be kind, responsible, respectful men someday. Raising an “Oh Boy!” After... Read more
Do you remember the first time you held your baby? That feeling is unlike anything else in the world as you look at their tiny perfect little features and are overwhelmed with awe at how amazing they are. What would you give to feel that way again? As moms, our kids mean the world to us! At the end of the day, we wouldn’t trade being a mom for anything. However, if you were to ask at various moments throughout... Read more
Have you ever been in a situation where you know people are talking about you or making assumptions about you that aren’t true? No one wants to be painted in a bad light. So, it can be tempting to correct people and make sure your side of the story is told at all costs. However, in many situations, this can just make things worse and bring confrontation and confusion, instead of peace. What does it look like to let a... Read more
As a culture, we’re starting to pay more attention to our mental health and value it as an important aspect to our overall well-being. I believe this is a good thing! Though, it can be taken too far at times. I’m not here to tell you to “follow your heart” or “manifest the life of your dreams” (sorry if that’s what you were hoping for!) So, what do I mean by “mindfulness” and what does it look like as a... Read more
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