Living Intentionally

Judas Iscariot gets a bad rap. And justifiably so. He single-handedly got the crucifixion ball rolling and did it all for 30 pieces of...

My family has a salt-and-pepper miniature schnauzer named Lucky, whom we lovingly describe as an old soul. Several years ago, he...

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for...

Raise your hand if you have ever questioned what God is doing in your life. Ok. Now that we are all on the same page, let’s talk about...

Have you ever wanted to say something that you knew was wrong? Words intended to sting or create a reaction? Words directed toward...

My husband can do spot-on impersonations. From celebrities to family members, he can deliver a flawless performance that will leave you...

This summer my husband got a job, we bought a house, sold a house, enrolled our kids in school and moved. In 2 ½ weeks. Seriously. I got...

Recently, my older son got scammed online. A $500 purchase was “on sale” for $80. He jumped at the savings and made the purchase....

Have you ever been singing along to a song you have known for a while and suddenly paid attention to the lyrics? Were you touched by the...

Have you ever been wounded by someone? Really wounded? To the point where you can’t stop replaying it in your mind, wondering if you’ll...

My younger son has always been oozing with personality. Even as a wee little one, he displayed unending curiosity and laughter. At age...

When my son was 4, he examined the broccoli on his plate and announced that he “just couldn’t eat it.” To emphasize his point, he gently...

A little incentive in life goes a long way. We all need it, especially in the face of adversity. The strongest of souls still need...

Imagine standing in front of a stranger and a personal friend. Who would you ask for an opinion on your new hairstyle or how to handle...

This is the pandemic. That is everything else. This came after That. Or maybe That came after This. Nonetheless, That hasn’t left because...

Our lives are on hold. I call it the Painful Pause. We didn’t ask for it, but nonetheless we’re in it. It’s inconceivable that tiny...

My prayer life reached a whole new level recently, by being reduced to one word: Please. I’ve said please before, but not always in the...

This pandemic has put all of us squarely in the middle of a trial. But what if you already had a few things on your emotional plate? Then...

I didn’t grow up using an iron. Maybe I wore wrinkle free clothing or just didn’t care, but I never operated one until college… the day...

Waiting is something we are masters at minimizing. There is not much that is not at our fingertips, allowing us to generate, create and...