When Your “Perfect Christmas” Turns Into a Dumpster Fire
The table was set. The tree was lit. Dinner was ready. Twenty of us gathered in our Christmas best at…
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How to infuse your Christmas with kindness
Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I sipped my coffee and tried to look alert. Though it was early, I…
How to Enjoy Your Phone Without Getting Sucked in
Our ancestors foraged for food in the wilderness. Here in the 21st century, we “hunt and gather” from the Walmart…
4 simple ways to help your kids quit interrupting
“Mom, what is dad’s favorite color?” my friend’s daughter asked recently, pausing to look up from her coloring page. Incredulous,…
What is your most holy work today?
“Mom, can you make a window for me?” The little voice was calling from across the living room. Sighing, I…
How to hold a weekly planning meeting with your spouse
In our home, Sundays are for church, football, and—if I can squeeze it in and my children aren’t hovering too…