The Kindness-Gratitude Connection
From childhood, most of us are taught to express gratitude in response to a kindness. That’s an act of politeness. But...
Inviting God into the New Year
Can I be honest with you all? New Year’s Day seems a little sneaky to me. After we’ve spent the last two months gorging...
How to cultivate a lifestyle of kindness
It had happened again. I just couldn’t believe it. Seriously? How could I be so absent-minded?
3 Easter truths for a weary world
Is it just me or does it all feel a little broken? It’s been a wild 2+ years on the local, national, and global level....
Why No One Sleeps and What to Do About It
[As seen in the Star Tribune] Sleep is a mystery. Sometimes it’s an easy, thoughtless process and other times it’s like...
4 Spiritual Lessons I Learned from Mountain Biking
While growing up, I loved riding my bike around the neighborhood. We spent hours doing “tricks” down our steep...
5 Myths that Lead to Mom Guilt
Before I became a parent, I thought the term “mom guilt” was so silly. Why would all these lovely moms even think for a...
Reflections of a First-time Mother
Cards and flowers and breakfast in bed. Homemade gifts with little handprints. Notes of appreciation and extra hugs. A...
Limiting Screen Time in a Virtual Learning Environment
If this year hasn’t made you feel like you are not in control, I’m not sure what will! It’s been an entire year of...
DIY Crafts and Projects to Pass the Time
As I desperately await the arrival of the “normal” that seems far off, I’ve become a little stir crazy in my own home....