I've seen the most beautiful examples this weekend of inspiring married relationships that have shown me glimpses into what's possible, and we're working hard to build in our own marriage.
The first is my aunt and uncle, who are serving a mission together in Ontario, Canada (they're actually leading ...
We can dream and discuss the roadtrip for years, planning to the finest detail the snacks, the pit stops, and the sites along the way...but won't actually happen until we get in the car and GO.
Crossing the bridge from "going to" to "on the move" is the hardest part. Once the car is packed and you're...
Today is Good Friday, where people all over the world remember the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. In the face of unthinkable cruelty, as He hung on the cross, he pled with the Father on behalf of the people who did this: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
How He was able to res...
There's a nasty bug going around, and 3 of our crew of 6 were down today. I would never want this for anyone (especially my own people here), but there was something I loved watching today.
My 2 girls who weren't feeling sick (14 and 6 years old) went out of their way to care for my husband, son, and...
I love watching the entrepreneurial pitch show, Shark Tank. The business owner stands before 3-4 potential investors and shares what their company is and why they're seeking investment. Each of the Sharks then takes a turn expressing either desire to invest (with an offer), or reasons why they're no...
When reality falls short of the ideal,
When our best-laid plans fall through,
When sunny forecasts turn stormy;
When deep sleep is interrupted...
We can look at these as setbacks and be discouraged, or we can open ourselves to the idea that maybe there is even more available than we thought. Ma...
What if there was someone who told you they don't like dogs because they're small with super high-pitched barks?
Or what if someone else said they can't stand dogs because they're huge and slobbery?
They're speaking from real experience, but they're missing out on some great possibilities by using s...
I have a great friend who has the perfect expression of amazement. She says, "Holy wow!" I smile so big every time she says it.
I've decided to adopt it for those times when something incredible pops up in my life, that is an undeniable blessing from God (I also like to call them "God winks").
This ...
Momentum is one of the very best friends you can ever have. She'll take you to higher heights than you could ever dream of reaching on your own, and show you what you're really capable of -- over and over again.
But this friendship must be intentionally nurtured and maintained; otherwise she can tur...
A fetus develops for about 37-40 weeks before anyone sees what she actually looks like (minus some rough scans, depending on where the mother lives and what her healthcare coverage is like).
The mother knows her baby is there, without any doubt. The more time goes on, the more she feels that reality...
Peace and light are available always, as a natural result of alignment with God. No matter the circumstances, this is an available state. This is freedom. Trust, calm, creativity, flow...it's all as normal as oxygen when you're aligned this way. We need this.
It's easy to look at life like a big lon...
You can decide whether or not you'll exercise when you wake up in the morning, or you can set out your clothes + shoes before you go to bed, making the commitment before you need to. Chances of success go up significantly when the choice is made before the brain has something more compelling (like s...
