Category Archives: Relationships
Big Mama Says We Talk Too Much.
Yesterday afternoon, I found myself in my kitchen singing the words to “You Are Good.” These lyrics rang through my head until nighttime: Your kindness leads me to repentance Your goodness draws me to Your side Your mercy calls me … Continue reading
Filed under Big Mama, disappointment, God Stuff, Marriage, Relationships
Next Year, I Might Say, “Be Mine.”
Can I just be honest and say that Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday of the year? I don’t mean to be a love humbug. I mean, I love love and all. I just don’t like using it to … Continue reading
Filed under giving, gratitude, Kid Stuff, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, Relationships
Breaking the Dangerous Cycle.
One of my friends and mentors, Penny Doss, is full of wisdom. I like to draw from that wisdom as often as possible. We recently engaged in a conversation about difficult relationships. We can see people as either dangerous or … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Relationships
Girl Interrupted.
Kris is watching Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners right beside me. What is this guy in the hat and overalls saying? Anna-pedia walks in to let us know that the Whale Shark is the largest species in the ocean and has 3000 … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Kid Stuff, life, Relationships, Writing
The Truth About Resentment.
Truth is. I’ve had one million things to write about. Truth is. I’ve taken zero time to write anything. It’s easy to get out of a daily routine. A routine of exercise. A routine of going to church on Sundays. … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, gratitude, Relationships, Spiritual Journey
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall.
I love how the morning my article on relationships is published in The Grip and the morning after I attend a relationship class, I have a rather heated encounter with my husband. And, I don’t mean the physical touch, love … Continue reading
Filed under Love, Marriage, Relationships
Soak It Up.
I have a lot of Big Mama stories. As a matter of fact, every time I talk to her, she says something that bears repeating. Her unintentional lessons are to my blog posts what Anna Takle’s…well, what any of Anna’s … Continue reading
Filed under Big Mama, gratitude, life, Relationships
Some Greek to Help With Peeps.
Soooo, how DO we respond to people who hurt us? We are patient with them. Wha? Patient? What in the Sam Hill does patience have to do with it? Well, I’m glad you asked. Two Greek words translate into the … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Love, Relationships, Spiritual Journey
