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The holidays are such a confusing time of year. It’s become an entire season dedicated to drudging up emotions about family. For some, this time of year is blissfully happy. For others, it is a time to reflect. Many may find the holidays to be stressful and even depressing. For most of us, though, it … More The Circles – Part Six – Family
Dear Society, There’s never an easy way to tell someone this, so I’ll just cut to the chase. I’m leaving you. I’ve found someone else. Actually, it’s always been about Him, I just mistakenly let myself get distracted by you. What should I say? It’s not you, it’s me? Or maybe it’s more accurate to … More Dear Society
It’s so easy to get caught up in the details. How will it happen? Will I run out of chances? What acts are good, but not good enough? Will it really be Heaven if my loved ones don’t get in? Will my pets be there? Will I really be praising God constantly? Will that get … More The Question of Eternity
I am a seasoned expert at pouting. I know how to do it in every form. There’s the “hissy fit” that comes with a high-pitched voice and some excellent foot-stomping. There’s the “heavy sigh” that usually includes a good eye roll. There’s the “fat lip” followed by slumping shoulders. I’ve even mastered the “fake happy” … More A Greater Reward
There are no less than 10 pleas for help falling out of my mailbox – and that’s just today. There were more yesterday, and there will be more tomorrow. I get this type of mail year round, but during the holidays the trees are seriously weeping for their fallen comrades. So where to start? Feeding … More Giving, Helping, Serving
I saw something in myself the other day that frightened me. It was the wild-eyed look of an addict. I recognized it immediately, having seen it before in the eyes of people I love dearly. It’s fueled by fear. Fear of losing something you are convinced you can’t live without. Addiction is usually linked to negativity. … More The Power of Addiction
Sometimes I think typos happen on purpose. Maybe they are what we’re really thinking, deep down. As I was typing the title for this post, I called it “The Circus” instead of “The Circles”. I had to laugh, because that’s really what this raising kids thing is – a circus. Sometimes I’m taming lions, hoping … More The Circles – Part Five – Children
I heard a podcast yesterday where a Jewish woman who had been rescued from the Holocaust said she wanted to make her life worthy of being saved. It struck me how often I have heard that from survivors of horrific events, especially if they lived while the one who saved them died. These survivors often … More The Survivors
Confession: I am addicted to productivity. It’s time to just admit it. It doesn’t matter where I am, or what role I’m in at the moment. I have a deep desire to always be doing something, going somewhere, and accomplishing goals. “I feel as if my skin is the only thing keeping me from going … More Panic Attacks, Pumpkins, and Peace
Warning: I cannot talk about love and marriage without referencing the Princess Bride. Inconceivable! See, it’s already happening. If you have not seen this movie, you simply must watch it. Right now. Seriously, go! And if you do not like this movie, I’m not sure if you can handle this post. Seriously, how can you … More The Circles – Part Four – Marriage
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