It’s that time of year again. Lights are twinkling all over town. The smell of Christmas cookies is filling homes. Elf and The Santa Clause are being played on TVs all over the country. More than any other time of year, the Christmas season has a multitude of traditions attached Read more…
Have you ever really thought about the definition of gratitude? When I think about gratitude, my mind goes straight to simply thinking “thankfulness.” And while that’s true, Oxford Languages defines gratitude as, “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Did you catch that Read more…
In this life, there are few things that are certain. Most of my certainties lie in the faithfulness of God. But one thing that I know for sure is that connection matters. In the United States, more than 1 in 5 women struggle with a mental health related issue. I Read more…
Early this year, my daughter’s homeschool co-op announced that there would be a science fair in the Spring. As my daughter is only five, I quickly Googled some easy and fun projects that she could complete with minimal mama-interference, while still learning how to properly conduct an experiment and carry Read more…
I recently became a Tik-Tok addict. I share that with reluctance, since I never thought I would be getting on that app. But it was funny and entertaining. Above all though, I saw people expressing what I was feeling. There were the “bored in the house” bits, the homeschooling bits, Read more…
The word anxiety gets thrown out all the time, but what does it actually feel like? Is it really that big of a deal? And how can it be effectively addressed and contained so that it doesn’t dominate our lives? Anxiety is intense, persistent worry about every day situations, such Read more…
Finding the good. On the January 16th episode of the Linking Arms podcast, Nadine and Rachel welcomed guest Ida Johnson to the show to discuss perspective. So much of perspective is being intentional about finding the good—even in the worst of circumstances. Host, Rachel Downey, talked about her daughter’s disability Read more…
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 2020 is here! The Purposeful Living ladies just released a new podcast for the new year, new podcast season, and new decade (can you believe it’s a new decade??). Guest, Sherry Borshoff, Read more…
I was reading my 4 year old a children’s book about the Christmas story and I found myself in tears. I had read the Christmas story so many times, but this time, something different stood out and it was tugging right at my heart. Mary is soooo pregnant, and they Read more…
I was married for 29 years. My husband and I were officially divorced a year ago October. However, I have been separated for a total of 3 years. I have been blessed with two beautiful children. Both in their 20’s now. I was a stay at home mom and my Read more…