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Peace When Everything Spins Out of Control today at (in)courage
It amazes me how quickly things can go south, snowballing from bad to worse, and I allow myself to become overwhelmed by it all. Recently I had such an experience on what was an otherwise grand day, my daughter’s 23rd birthday. It began with brunch for friends and...
The Impact of Each of Our Simple, Singular Lives at (in)courage
I felt my watch vibrate and glanced down at the words on the screen. My attention focused as I scrolled through the details of the message and then fumbled through my nearby bag, searching for a tissue to dry my eyes. I couldn’t believe the news: My dear friend Dan...
For When You Feel Apprehensive and Uncertain about New Life Stages at (in)courage
By the time we moved at the end of 2020, I was physically and mentally exhausted. I’d painted three bathrooms, three bedrooms, the kitchen cabinets, and all the baseboards as we prepared to sell our home. Not only did our home hold a decade and a half of memories, it...
Stepping Back into the Connection You Were Made for today at (in)courage
Admittedly, isolating at home in the spring of 2020 didn’t bother me too much at first. I didn’t realize how busy my life had become until it suddenly wasn’t and, honestly, I needed a break from all the hustle and bustle. Late that summer I had a book release and by...
Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Competition at (in)courage
A few years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to celebrate a big anniversary in Hawaii, not only in style but at a budget price. A friend who works for an airline offered us buddy passes, saving us hundreds of dollars in airfare, and by agreeing to attend a...
Her Children Arise and Call Her Blessed today at (in)courage
My mother passed away on my birthday in 2004, the year before the birth of my youngest child. More than anything, I miss my mom being a part of my daily life. You’re never too old to need your mother. So, in honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day — and in memory of my own...
When You Need to Get Creative With Your Personal Devotional Time today at (in)courage
At the end of January we welcomed a ten-week-old puppy into our home, two weeks after the death of our older dog. I’d had a bad case of puppy fever for months but wanted to make sure I was mentally and physically prepared for the work and training that would be...
A New Desktop Wallpaper for Spring!
Hello, friends! I'm trying something new with our desktop wallpaper (notice I didn't say desktop calendar?) and I'd love your feedback! Sometimes it's really hard to get a calendar out at the first of the month. It's a busy time for my Young Living business and then...
He Prunes Us So That We May Bear More Fruit today at (in)courage
With few exceptions, our house has always been a place plants go to die. I’ve tried to buy varieties that thrive on neglect to improve the odds, but I usually forget about them until I spy one that looks especially droopy. And then I water them all at once. As it...
Stop Playing the Comparison Game This Christmas today at (in)courage
You don’t have to experience many Christmases before the comparison game begins. Children remember their biggest presents, their Elf on the Shelf’s most challenging hiding places, the time when your home was the most elaborately decorated (interior and exterior) and...