Switching to a plant-based diet can be a real bummer if you love real butter and cream. And let's just be frank here: who does NOT love real butter and cream? No one, that's who. So, trust me when I tell you that mashed potatoes are not something you need to sacrifice on the altar of "gross--what … [Read more...] about Roasted Garlic and Onion “Butter” Mashed Potatoes-Vegan
How to Start a Daily Prayer and Bible Reading Routine
In a podcast listener survey I conducted last spring, I asked the question, "What is your biggest struggle with balance?" and one woman responded this way: I have virtually no Bible reading or prayer life and I just don’t know where to start with that.Tired and Overwhelmed Mama/Podcast … [Read more...] about How to Start a Daily Prayer and Bible Reading Routine
4 Ways to Create a Peaceful Home Environment
We have been without air conditioning in one side of our home for the last three weeks. FYI, we live in Florida and it’s August. I don’t know if you’re familiar with August in Florida, but the temperature and humidity reach what can only be described as “oppressive.” (I didn’t make this up. I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Create a Peaceful Home Environment
Why I’m Leaving Social Media
I’ve gone back and forth about whether or not to even discuss leaving social media. I’ve considered just slipping out quietly. To stop posting. Or maybe even delete my accounts and not say a word about it. I realize a lot of people don’t care if I’m on Facebook and Instagram and will … [Read more...] about Why I’m Leaving Social Media
6 Ways God Speaks to You
When I had little ones at home, buried in toys and laundry (me, not my little ones), I’d meet my husband at the door at dinnertime, and for the next couple hours, I’d talk. And talk. And talk. I’d talk about nothing and about everything. I scarcely took a breath; I was desperate for … [Read more...] about 6 Ways God Speaks to You
Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen: an open letter
Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen: I saw you today in the carpool lane, the grocery line, the waiting room. Like everyone else within earshot and eyeshot, I witnessed the disrespectful behavior of your teen. And since that type of public interaction is uncomfortable for everyone (including me) I … [Read more...] about Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen: an open letter
Your Struggles During a Global Pandemic
Welcome to Day-Whatever of the COVID-19 Quarantine. I’m no global pandemic expert. I personally don’t know anyone who is. (Are you one? If so, send help!) All I know is that it just keeps coming—the closure updates, the stats, the CDC recommendations. The news changes by the hour, and just … [Read more...] about Your Struggles During a Global Pandemic
The Surprising Source of Your Balance Struggles
My son, Elijah is currently learning to drive. In the state of Kentucky, where I live, a 16 or 17-year-old must drive 60 hours with a licensed driver over the age of 21 before he can take his final road test. Parents, for those of you who haven’t done this wretched chore yet, let me just warn … [Read more...] about The Surprising Source of Your Balance Struggles
My #1 Tool for Keeping My Balance
Balance is all about knowing your priorities and living them out. Today I’m giving you the one thing that most consistently helps me live out my priorities. Today is all about lists. Most people I know have strong feelings about lists. They either love lists with all their mind, heart, soul, … [Read more...] about My #1 Tool for Keeping My Balance
8 Things Well-Balanced People Do Differently
1 They define what a balanced life means for them. They realize true balance is knowing and living their priorities; therefore, well-balanced people clearly define their priorities. They have a vision for what they value, where they are going, and (most importantly) where they are not … [Read more...] about 8 Things Well-Balanced People Do Differently
