Minutes to Moments

Okay, so today is the first really warm and humid day of the summer season.  I walked several blocks to distribute our neighborhood newsletter, and later was very relieved to get into my car and turn on the air conditioning as I drove to the bank.  I felt so comfortable driving along, with the cool [...]

God said, “this is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations:  I have set my bow in the clouds and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”  Genesis 8: 12-13
A covenant is [...]

My teenage daughter struggled through intense drama this week.  “Drama” is the term, I’ve learned, to describe the episodes of social turbulence that adolescents and high schoolers endure as they work their way toward graduation and adult life.  Unfortunately, some adults I’ve encountered are still stuck in this dramatic style of interacting…but that’s another conversation!
 My [...]

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.  James 1:19
Whoa! This is a tough one where mothering is concerned.  The kids will create messes that need to be cleaned, pierce our hearts with their criticism, and make choices in life that appear crazy at [...]

I just discovered Beth Irvine, author of Healthy Mother, Healthy Child and her video of four wonderful relaxation tips.  I love her emphasis on putting your attention on the present moment.  When I’m thoughtful enough to do this, it really does reduce my stress level and releases my anxious thoughts.  Thanks, Beth!

Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow.  James 1:17
One gift our children give us is the gift of our becoming a selfless giver.  The helpless, perfect being placed in our arms needs constant care, to [...]

Garrison Keillor, a national treasure in my opinion, has a wonderful