After going back and forth for months, weighing the benefits vs the costs of disconnecting for a period of time from the Internet world, Superman and I are going "social media and news silent" until March. I need a break. I need refreshment, and the only One who can provide real rejuvenation is God. I'm going to spend the next few weeks connecting with God and my family, searching His word for wisdom and discernment on what my role is with my blog, and where He wants me to head with it. I'm ... continue reading...
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What are sanctuary cities? (And do they have higher crime?)
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday enforcing laws in so-called sanctuary cities -- stirring conflict with immigration advocates. A lot of people are now asking: What exactly are sanctuary cities? Definition of a "sanctuary city" Sanctuary cities are towns, cities, or counties that protect undocumented immigrants by refusing to cooperate completely with federal detention requests, often with a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. They offer safe harbor ... continue reading...
2017’s outcome is in YOUR hands
Do you want 2017 to be your best year yet? Read on. How to make 2017 your best year yet... Stop focusing on everything that's wrong. Why is she so annoying?? Ugh, he put the dishes away wrong again! Why can't they just do things my way? We have a tendency to naturally focus on the things that drive us crazy. Stop focusing on those things, and focus on things that are right and good. Commit to shifting your focus from what's wrong to what's right. Instead of getting irritated that someone ... continue reading...
Why it’s ok to say “no” to volunteering in your child’s class
I have this guilt thing. Tell me I'm not alone. You know, you get a note from your child's teacher saying they need help on Friday at a field trip. Or there's a class party coming up, and someone needs to work at the stations. And then, guilt sets in. You are torn between helping out your child's teacher (who is a saint for managing 20 first graders) and the household chores you've been delaying. You look at the pile of laundry on your bed, the dishes stacked in the sink, and the dust bunnies ... continue reading...
Put down that video game and run Buck Wild!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Buck Wild®. The opinions and texts are all mine. We love country life. My kids might groan with annoyance if you were to ask them what a typical weekend looks like at our place. Mostly because they're kids and they think the only thing in the world that is more important than eating is playing video games. They have made it abundantly clear that our decision to remove video games from our home (which is another post I'm working ... continue reading...
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