It started snowing in November. As we rounded the corner into March, the snowdrifts have not lessened and the cold has not thawed. I get sick of winter as much as the next average Canadian, but this year, the feeling of winter blues has hit me more than normal.
This is my first full winter with a ...
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When God Changes Your Plans
Last week our family was struck with the winter illness that seems to be plaguing the school. I would be lying if I said I didn’t secretly enjoy the days that my kids get to stay home from school and snuggle on the couch with me. As I was curled up in my daughter’s bed, cradling her feverish head on ...
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Seek and Speak the Truth
A few weeks ago, I heard a speaker refer to "10% friends." He explained that most of us are willing to talk about 90% of how we are, and that we are willing to receive information about the same things we are willing to share. Topics that hover on the surface of everyday life and are generally safe. ...
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Mama Doesn’t Always Know Best
As parents, we live in the age of information. With the world of knowledge at our fingertips, we can google anything from “Is my baby’s rash normal?” to “How far away is the moon?” and know the answer within seconds (it's 238,900 miles in case you were wondering).
In fact, because of this ...
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What Are We Waiting For?
“Is it snack time yet?”
My five-year-old hounds me with this question throughout the day, in between the times he’s asking about lunch or dinner. It gets old quickly, and I wind up losing my temper almost as frequently as he pulls on my shirt, begging for nourishment.
Just as my son ...
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