Have you read a Blook?
The term “blook” was a runner-up for the 2006 Word of the Year, yet it’s not talked about very often. However, you may be surprised to discover that you may have even read a blook without knowing… Read More
Make Your Days Count
I’ve been visiting with my soon-to-be 94-year-old mother, and her years of wisdom and experience always seem to balance me and help me reorient myself in this busy world. When I mentioned how fast this year is… Read More
Sabbath Rest
There was a good reason that God invented the Sabbath, and I think that’s doubly important for writers. Our minds never stop. We often feel driven to do, write, be. We’re always pondering, dreaming, thinking. But we need… Read More
An Iron-sharpening Adventure
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 I thoroughly enjoy the iron sharpening iron aspect of our monthly Picture Book Critique Group meeting. Each of us always brings a fresh and interesting perspective to… Read More
A Measure of Loss
When change happens, there’s always an element of loss no matter how slight. When I left teaching, I lost my students. When I moved, I left friends behind. When I changed churches, I missed my brothers and sisters… Read More
Growing Together Spiritually
As this new year gets underway, it may be a good time to revisit your spiritual needs—individually and as a couple—and discuss how can each of you can help meet those needs. As we grow and mature, our… Read More
Preparing for the Adventure of Change
It’s a new year, and I suspect there will be many changes in store for all of us—the good, the bad, and maybe even the ugly. Whether it’s in relationships, parenting, careers, schooling, church, moving, or more, each… Read More
Be-Attitudes for the New Year
Emotions, stress, expectations, and frustrations can easily find their way into the blending family life, so it’s important for you as a couple to try and address probable stressors ahead of time. Because our attitudes have a lot… Read More
Building Traditions That Bond
For blending families, there are a lot of “but we always did it this way” challenges that come during the Christmas season, whether it’s about food, gift giving, visiting and traveling, or even decorating. Younger children may adapt… Read More
When Christmases Clash
The Christmas season can reveal differences between the two of you that didn’t even know you had, and this time of year can even exacerbate the differences you already know you have. When you’re aware of your holiday… Read More