Helping Someone With a Mental Illness Navigate the Holidays
The holidays are here! For some, this brings excitement and anticipation of wonderful gatherings full of joy, family, friendship, and love. I say if that is you—embrace it and enjoy every second of it! However, what if you have a family member who struggles with mental illness? They might have a different outlook. Mental…
Blessings in the Midst of My Child’s Mental Illness
You may wonder how a Mom could put blessings and a child’s mental illness in the same sentence. I thought that, too, until it had become apparent that I had changed for the better through my experience with my children’s mental health challenges. Let me make it clear; I am by no means saying mental…
Moments of Gratitude and Awe!
“Dominion and awe belong to God; he establishes order in the heights of heaven. Job 25:2 Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world. John Milton What moments of awe have you discovered lately? We would love to have you…
Do You Embrace Change or Fight It?
Do you embrace change or fight it? I always thought I loved change. I love the way night turns into day and day into night, how the tide goes in and goes out, and I welcome the change of seasons. When snow skiing I love to go from one side of the mountain to the…
Is Sending Money Worth More Than Going?
Today was different! I woke up with an excitement that matched my thirty-four fellow teammates. Today was the day we would travel to a remote town in the Dominican Republic to build a church. I admit I was skeptical. I am no carpenter, and from the looks of my teammates, it didn’t appear as though…
