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…
Faith
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…
No Complaining, Grousing, or Grumbling Allowed
The Bible says we should “do everything without complaining or arguing.” (Philippians 2:14) That’s not a suggestion. It’s a command. Nobody wants to be around a whiner or complainer. It…
Want to Have a Happy Home?
Martha Washington showed great insight on what it takes to build a happy home. She maintained, “The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstance.” And…
Extending Grace to the Undeserving
Sometimes showing grace to others is easy. The person in need of grace is someone we like. Someone who is naturally sweet. Someone who’s normally very easy to get along…
Always Tip Your Waiter Well
What follows is the fifth (and long overdue) installment in a series I started late last summer called “7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from my Husband.” It’s an important one,…