Perfection. It was a standard I believed I needed to achieve in every area of my life as a child. From grades to social status, trendy outfits to recital performances, perfection ruled my life. Then, I became an adult, went through a variety of life messes, and realized perfection is a myth this side of…
I am a journal junkie. I love notebooks, journals, and notepads of any size, shape, and color. If they have cute, snappy sayings on their covers, it’s even better! There is a down side to being a collector of this caliber, though. Eventually, there comes a point where those precious books become used and wind…
Not too long ago, while browsing the aisles of a local boutique, I spotted it. A small piece of home décor. Circular and wooden with a neatly tied white cord attached so as to hang it on a wall. Painted on it the words, “We’re all just walking each other home.” The words penetrated my…
With Christmas just a couple days away, most of us have completed our gift checklists. The flurry of wrapping and stashing is complete and the anticipation of watching our loved ones open those presents is near. Giving gifts is something we all love to do. Why? Because we’re created in God’s image and He is…
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Well…it’s supposed to be; however, if you venture out and about in this COVID holiday climate, you’re more likely to encounter a season of crankiness, stressed, and overall exhaustion. The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be so challenging to begin with for people – planning and prepping for…
Were you aware that a small, 10-foot strand of innocent-looking Christmas lights could be a very real source of frustration? Just recently, In an effort to usher in good old Christmas cheer at our house, my husband and I grabbed several strands of lights used to adorn our outside entryway and went to work putting…
