Halloween is likely the one night a year that strangers visit our homes expecting kindness. How do we embrace the opportunity? First, let us conquer the elephant about the subject. I’ll share my own experience first, friends. My mom is a woman full of joy. My childhood was one that focused on the […]
10 Practical Ways to Support Women, Babies, and Children
How can we support expectant mothers, new mothers, babies, and children? However your heart and mind are processing, lamenting, rejoicing in, or pondering the overturn of Roe v. Wade, I sincerely hope you are asking yourself how you can support the lives of others. This should be the discussion. I am thankful for the positive […]
Wherever Christmas Carols are Sung
Seven minivans roll through the streets of our town and I can’t help but think to myself that something bigger is happening in this moment. This is something more meaningful than my love of Christmas music. This is bigger than my affinity for seasonal nostalgia, as real as that may be. What I believe, deep […]
Three Audiobooks to Help You Laugh Right Now
Readers, I think we can all agree that we are in the midst of a deeply complicated season in our lives. What is even happening in our world? While I think it is imperative that we discuss the hard things and pray without ceasing, I believe our brains need an occasional reprieve for the sake […]
A Teacher’s Promise for the Pandemic School Year
A teacher makes a promise to parents and fellow educators for the coming school year during the Covid-19 pandemic.