Of the 7 Deadly Sins, which temptation is most likely to strangle the life from you in the upcoming year? Wait. Let’s back this up. What if the biggest battle you’re going to face in 2016 isn’t even on the list? Wait. Let’s back this up even further. Can you name The...
Maybe this week hasn’t gone as planned. Long lines at the store. Grumpy customers. Only a few gifts under the tree. A misunderstanding with your in-laws. The overcooked meal. Overdraft fees. Late dinner guests. An empty home. The weeks leading up to Christmas are...
This week, I received a message that captures so much of what many of us think and feel: Maeghan writes: “I have a coloring book, and thought I would get started trying to do this as a form of relaxation during my work day. I’m a business office and I have a...
Many of the Christmas cards and holiday update letters are collages of the years’ accolades and accomplishments, extravagant purchases, as well as promotions and photos from one-in-a-lifetime trips. But what do you do say when your year has been marked by loss or...
When we’re in a precarious place, some things are better off unsaid: “Oh, my brother went through the same exact thing once.” “Honey, you’re still young. This won’t be the worst thing ever.” And then there’s my most un-favorite: “Remember, God won’t give you more than...
If you’ve thumbed through a stack of adult coloring books, you’ve probably seen the use of mandalas, a Sanskrit word for “sacred circle” that’s a circular form of art. Surprised by how many adult coloring books featured mandalas and appear to be influenced by Eastern...
