Are you late almost everywhere you go? Do you see yourself coming and going? If so, you may be missing restful margins in your life. Margins are considered boundaries of protection for our souls against the craziness of society’s fast pace. Many of us are racing through a lifestyle where busyness and exhaustion are considered status…
What is it like in January where you live? For most of my life, I’ve resided in locations where the first few months of the year are rather bleak. The temperatures are cold. The streets become slushy. And the sky is draped with a curtain of gray. Although typical for January weather, it makes “wintertime…
Whether you are fresh out of school or transitioning from a long-term career, many adults face the challenge at some point in their lives of making a job change. This can certainly be a daunting task. However, by taking a few intentional steps of action, this undertaking can be an enjoyable and often enlightening venture…
Returning to work after an extended holiday break can be rough, even for the most loyal employee. But the day-to-day “clocking in” can be daunting as well for those who simply don’t enjoy their line of work or place of employment. What can be done to remedy this sad situation? 3 Big Jumps Toward More…
Taking short glances back in life are one thing, but remaining in past occurrences—often filled with discontentment and sorrow—can become detrimental to one’s future outlook.” Regretful points to ponder Regrets leave us feeling stuck—or heartsick—over the past. I know I’m in regret when I consistently think, It shouldn’t have been this way! Regrets might be about my…
As you prepare for the coming year, there are several important things you can do between Christmas and New Year’s Day to make the months ahead the very best yet! Check out this list: RENEW Hit the reset button on your daily commitments to determine whether or not they are to be continued this next…
Christmastime with extended family can be challenging! And if you have a relative (or two, or three) that you consider more naughty than nice, it’s often hard to have a “holly jolly Christmas.” However, Christ does call us to do what sometimes seems impossible to do. In Luke 6:27 Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who…
Most of us think of the holidays as the best time of the year! However, when a family experiences the fracture of divorce in their household, this season can easily become a flurry of emotions that are not so merry or bright. 6 tips for single-parenting this Christmas season: 1. Be flexible Blended families have more complicated situations. Obviously, you’re now split between…
When you’re a child, you think of your parents as old—but not so old they cannot take care of themselves.” With the holidays comes time spent with family members, some of whom we have not seen in a while. And the realization often shocks us when we notice changes in our elderly family members’ ability to…
Whether you’re new to recovery or have been clean and sober for several years, the holidays can present a challenge to your previous addictions. Even those who feel they have the issue conquered can still experience flare-ups due to the celebratory intensity of the season. Tips for maintaining your sobriety during this season: Prepare ahead of…