Raising Men: 3 Reminders

“You are outnumbered!” Yes, that’s me. I am far outnumbered by all the boys in my house. It’s just me and our dog Daisy: the reigning females. Being a mom of boys means a lot more to me than just the idea of dancing with them on their wedding day (commence the bucket of tearsContinue reading “Raising Men: 3 Reminders”

Being a Yoga Newbie: Questions

Hi, I’m Janelle, and I’m becoming a yogi. Remember back when I was all like, “I am not a yogi“? Times change. I know, it’s only been a month since I said that, but truth is, I’m addicted. And I love it. I’m not proficient in the practice of yoga, but doing it has changedContinue reading “Being a Yoga Newbie: Questions”

Diary of a Wife: Greater Than Conflict

Before I got married, I didn’t handle conflict that well. I loved to keep everything on an even keel, and even pretend like it was when it wasn’t. I also didn’t handle confrontation very well. I had a tendency to cry a lot when I was called out on my faults, and bringing up issuesContinue reading “Diary of a Wife: Greater Than Conflict”

Tuesday Benediction

I haven’t read my Bible yet today. And I’m still trying to let what I studied yesterday resonate with me today, that is, if I can remember it. Sometimes I struggle to recollect sentences that I read only moments ago. My brain moves on, my thoughts move elsewhere, my spirit distresses over other things. IContinue reading “Tuesday Benediction”