Teaching kids about prayer in times of uncertainty In this year we have faced trauma at school, family members threatened by a dire drought, and now, Covid 19, it’s effects reaching into every corner of everything we do, have, own, trust in. Never before has it been more important to be able to pray. And I was confronted through all of this with this question: Do my kids … [Read more...]
Romance for every budget & season
And how to truly connect when things are crazy! I didn't really want to write this blog if I'm honest. I am no marriage expert for one thing. And for another, when you are knee-deep in the career-building, kids raising, money and time-intensive season of life like we are, romantic getaways and date nights are not very high on the priority list. Sorry if that makes me sound … [Read more...]
Five Rules for Friendship
People are often surprised to hear that 3 of my closest friends (shout out Vicki, Nina and Reneé) are friends from my Primary School, High School and Varsity days. It’s a bit like telling someone that you still have a Hotmail account. Or a Tamagotchi. And it prompted me to try to understand what is present in these friendships that has not only allowed them to stand the test of … [Read more...]
The best thing you can pray for your enemies
How do you pray for your enemies? Don’t worry, as much as you never thought you’d read a post about this, I never thought I’d write one. Considering that you might have an enemy is like considering that you might go bald. Not a fun thought. Something you’d pay money to avoid if you could. I went through most of my adult life never considering the concept of an enemy. Sure, I am … [Read more...]
The one thing we all want to be better at
The wierdest thing happened to me last year. I got one, singular, black hair on my chin. I am not even joking. I called my mom, in full blown panic mode (wondering, am I the only one? Please no! Is this 40? Really? They should stop saying 40 is fabulous if 40 is actually hairy...and scary! Talk about false advertising) and also full of resentment (because there HAS TO BE … [Read more...]
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