With this week being the week after we love on all the mom's and the mothering figures in our lives I felt it only appropriate to share some of my thoughts on the balancing act of the roles of motherhood and my romantic relationship. The big point in this post is the honor we have [...]
We are very neat people, both of us, and because of that we could be tidying and doing projects every second of every day. Failing miserably at connecting relationally we would be organized and task driven but then what is the point of that? I mean really? What is the point? The fact that my counters [...]
The New Year. Everyone is about resolutions and setting new goals. It's fun to reflect back on the previous year to see what you did great and what needs improvement. I used to be someone who would make mental notes of what I wanted to achieve but never took the time to put them on [...]
Lately, my wife and I have been talking about the various seasons of life people find themselves in and specifically the season we are in - young kids, school, new home, work, small group, and a busy schedule with even more things to do and less time to do them! I think almost anyone you [...]
The holiday's can be so much fun!! They can also encompass too much of a good thing. I believe in moderation in almost all things. Too much sleep, your lazy. Too much sugar; you're a glutton. Too much exercise; your obsessed. Too much of extended family; you loose relationships (Or secretly wish you could have [...]
"To be born a Southern woman is to be made aware of your distinctiveness. And with it, the rules. The expectations. These vary some, but all follow the same basic template, which is, fundamentally, no matter what the circumstance, Southern women make the effort. Which is why even the girls in the trailer parks paint [...]
I am thrilled to bring you my most favorite recipes for the holiday season! I am grateful to have these beautiful recipes from many amazing individuals and resources and I hope they make your festivities lighter and more gratefully delicious! I am so grateful for every single one of you and your suport in this [...]
Happy Hour is fun. I love Friday nights once the laptop closes and we're ready to kickoff the weekend. The music get's turned on, the grill gets lit, and we head outside to the lawn for games and relaxing. Kate and I love this opportunity to explore different drinks - whether it be wine, beer, [...]
Rest is something I am not good at. Truth be told I don't think anyone is great at it. Lots of people may argue that point with me. Saying they are great at throwing on the PJ's and binge watching tv for days on in while eating Doritos. Some will tell me that they can sleep [...]
By Steve Kate and I were at a marriage event where the topic of going to bed angry with your spouse was brought up. It's a big NO NO in most church circles. Most people are familiar with the often quoted verse from Ephesians 4:26 - "And 'don't sin by letting anger control you.' Don't [...]
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