This journey continues to surprise me. I was running full speed from a world of too much giving. I had spread myself dangerously thin; if I had let one more person step on me I’m certain I would have shattered. I was craving a life of “less” which I thought would mean less of everything, … More The Circles – Part Nine – Everyone Else
Does anyone else feel like there is just too much to know? I’m trying to be a grown-up, I really am. But there is just so much to understand. To balance. To take care of. Spirituality. Physical Health. Family. Money. Taxes. Mental Health. Friends. Parenting. DIY Projects. Cultivating Passion. Service. Retirement. Politics. Debt. World Issues. … More The Circles – Part Eight – Mentors
Lunchrooms freak me out. I thought I would grow out of it once I left the paranoia known as the school cafeteria. But corporate lunchrooms, conference banquet halls, even church fellowship halls can get my heart racing. One wafting scent of food ready be served to the masses brings on an uncomfortable squirming feeling. Suddenly … More The Circles – Part Seven – Friends
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
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
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
As I alluded to in Part One and Two, relationships are crucial to our life paths. And to have great circles of relationships, I had to start at the core – the innermost circle of the Holy Trinity and me. Simultaneously with getting to know God, I have had to get to know myself. … More The Circles – Part Three – Knowing Myself
As I mentioned in Part One, relationships are a key part of finding the path we are intended to follow. God made us in His image, and His image is a relationship. But there are so many possible circles of relationships. And relationships are complex because they deal with mixing emotions and circumstances and … More The Circles – Part Two – Knowing God
Do you remember that movie Meet the Parents? It’s a hilarious movie, and Robert DeNiro’s character, Jack Byrnes, is my favorite. One of the things he talks about is the “Circle of Trust”, and his future son-in-law spends the entire movie trying to break his way into this sacred circle. I love this concept … More The Circles – Part One
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