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…
Faith
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…
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…