Holley Gerth has asked us dreamers for a glimpse into our typical day, and how we see God’s hand in the small and ordinary. Come on in, have some coffee and cookies, and join us! I tend to put my happy glasses on in the morning and view the world through them most every […]
Through grateful eyes: a fresh perspective
September 10, 2012 By 20 Comments
As a parent, you have probably experienced close calls and feelings of helplessness with your children. Your toddler disappears from the backyard. The police call to say that your teens have been in a car accident. Your daughter phones from across the ocean, sobbing about how a sadistic old woman—her host mother for her junior […]
10 Lessons from being wrecked
July 30, 2012 By 21 Comments
“Just a broken foot and two cracked ribs? That’s it?” I can remember quizzing the ER doctor following his diagnosis and instructions and feeling pretty darn lucky. Well, foolish, too, because if I hadn’t applied that imaginary brake in the front passenger seat when that driver crashed into us head on, I would […]
Where, oh where have my blessings gone?
February 22, 2012 By 12 Comments
Are you or your family suffering from cabin fever, feeling a bit crabby, or just finding it really hard to see the beauty-the blessings-amidst a difficult season? I have some suggestions for you to help bring the fresh and invigorating air of hope and possibility back into your home. Look for the good. […]
Three ways to become a happier Yes! mom
November 9, 2011 By 9 Comments
Did you read the post on Three steps to discovering and encouraging your child’s strengths and talents? Were you all in until you got to the part about gathering materials and creating space? Did your inner fear goblin grab your silly little “yes self” and shout, “You FOOL! Don’t you know where this will lead?”, […]
A Random Too Darn Happy Moment on Rejection
October 26, 2011 By 15 Comments
Welcome, welcome to my random “Too Darn Happy moments” — posts that exist solely for the joy and entertainment they provide. Come on in for just a few minutes, immerse yourself in the happiness, and then return to your day refreshed. Today’s moment is one you have very possibly seen on YouTube, but […]
7 Day Stamina Challenge: Day 5 and Fraidy-Catness
September 12, 2011 By 10 Comments
When I first read about the 7 Day Stamina Challenge, I admit to feeling just a wee bit cocky. It’s that same foolish bravado you experience at the start of a new, ambitious exercise regime. How hard can it be, I asked, when the first challenge was to get up a half hour early? Not […]
Living a life that matters
July 13, 2011 By 6 Comments
We all have an intrinsic need to feel our lives matter, that our presence, our hearts, our hands, our minds, our words and actions are important to someone. We all want to be sure that if we stepped off the planet today, that what we did or said made a positive difference in someone’s life. […]
The view from down here
April 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Ahhh, the view from the top of a mountain on a crystal clear sunny day. The clarity of the landscape, the rich greens of the fields, the deep blues of the lakes. In regards to just taking your breath away, the view has no equal. Or does it? I would like to suggest that a […]
Looking for the Good
January 15, 2010 By 4 Comments
How practiced are you at looking for the good in your day? For the most part, I am blessed with the ability to always look for the good in everything. I am the one ready to find even a small slice of blue sky to brighten my day. Of course, it is never enough for […]
