On Loving Your Neighbor
One of the first things that attracted our family to Tyler, Texas — besides the beautiful azaleas — was the friendliness of the people who live here. When we first…
Faith
When God Gives Us More than We Can Handle
Last week, I published a piece entitled I’m Not Enough — and Why It’s Liberating to Admit It. The message must have resonated with my readers, for within the first…
The Longest Reigning Monarch
This week marked the 65th anniversary of the ascension of Queen Elizabeth to the throne of England. She was crowned queen on February 6, 1952, following the death of her…
Cultivating Contentment (w/free printables)
My husband used to have a medical colleague with a bad habit of complaining. When work was slow, he’d complain that he couldn’t make any money. When work was busy,…
5 Lessons I Learned by Losing a Diamond
Last month, I lost the diamond out of my wedding ring — an irreplaceable family heirloom. It made me feel sick when I glanced down at my hand while dining…
Lessons Learned from a Two-Year-Old
In celebration of my son David’s birthday today, I wanted share a couple of my favorite stories from his childhood (and important lessons learned along the way). Enjoy! Anybody who…