We are told that we are the author of our own life story. “So make it a good one”, they say. We are told that our children are blank slates, and we as parents write on their hearts through our parenting and through our “present-ness” in their lives. But do we actually wield this much…
Why do I write here at A Little R & R? Why do I sometimes use provocative titles for my blog posts? Do I seek to please men? Why am I so concerned about how many hits I get a day and how many social media followers I receive? Why do the negative comments still sting…
When our hearts are broken and we find ourselves in an unhealthy balance of grieving: Either becoming overwhelmed by deep sorrow or finding ways to escape the raw emotions that threaten to overtake us…. we need to find true and lasting comfort. There is only place where we can find true comfort for our broken…
Is there such a thing as perfect peace? I know many think it’s a pipe dream. Utopia. Nirvana. But can you actually have perfect peace? Perfect peace? What is perfect peace? It is a peace that remains steady and strong even in the most devastating circumstances because perfect peace doesn’t come from outside sources, but from the…
One thing I learned this week is that saying goodbye is never guaranteed in this life. Mandy Kelly was my closest friend, my confidant, my sounding board. In no way do I benefit financially or in any other way from this post. While I am an affiliate advertiser for Mandy and Worshipful Living, I…
Who knew that the book of Numbers could be so deeply spiritual! Okay, we must admit that God wouldn’t put a book in His holy Word that didn’t have some kind significance for our lives. But all my life I’ve battled with finding the book of Numbers boring. All the lists of people and offerings……
