Tag Archives: Relationships

When I was pregnant with my first, I was often worn down by the amount of opinions and stories that people felt the need to share. It was an exciting time in my life yet I was bombarded at times with ...

When I hear a story like the one of Kayla Mueller, I begin thinking of my own children and my own people. Recently my 3 year old has developed a fear of the dark. We have been trying to coach...

I have a friend who is full of fun one-liners. Often he will say, “Attention! Attention, everyone!” I turn around quickly to hear his important announcement and he declares, “Thank y...

Recently I talked with a woman whose final child had left the nest.  And you know how she felt about it?  Ecstatic.  Proud.  Accomplished.  She had spent her years mothering a...

This time of year always makes me think of my Grandma Dotti. In 1926, she was born just 3 days before Valentine’s Day. When she was 6, her Mother died. Her life was a life of extremes. She got m...

This month we are doing a series of blogs on the theme “Loving Each Other Well.” February is a great month to focus on our hearts and actions and the little things we can do to make a big ...

This month we are doing a series of blogs on the theme “Loving Each Other Well.” February is a great month to focus on our hearts and actions and the little things we can do to make a big ...

Having authentic conversation all begins with letting people know you care about their hearts. A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post for my famous mud pie recipe and added some fun with ...

Think about the last time you judged someone. Maybe it was during your morning commute and the person in front of you wasn’t driving quite up to your standards. Perhaps it was at the gym and you...

It was a gorgeous spring day – one of those days where the sun shines impossibly bright, the warmth envelops your entire body, and your spirit is lifted with the promise that summer, finally, is...