Life balance is not a calendar or time issue. Life balance is a heart issue.
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Book Review: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
One of the things I love about reading is being able to share the story, or the information, with others. I’ve always loved being able to talk with others about what I’m reading. As I’ve recently been working with a ministry coach to figure out some “what’s next” in my life and vocation, one ofContinue reading “Book Review: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality”
Breathe
Recently, I spent a couple of days at The Quiet Place, NC. The first afternoon I was there, I experienced, then wrote, what is below: As I sat on the rock, overlooking the waterfall, I felt like I could finally breathe. I felt that driving here. Like I could breathe again. Each time I roundedContinue reading “Breathe”
Dear Church
To the Church I love, that welcomed me, that formed me, that supported me, that affirms me. To the Church that again and again is “Jesus with skin on” for me: I write with tears in my eyes as I think upon all the ways you have loved me. You took me in when IContinue reading “Dear Church”
The Best Yes
Like my plate at the end of a buffet line, I often find my schedule and “to do” list overflowing with lots of good things, not enough room to really enjoy any of them and I am left feeling overstuffed, tired and not really satisfied.
Does the bank hold treasure?
And no matter what your income is, how tight the budget stretches, how much debt you are paying off, or how overwhelming your financial situation may be, your home can be a place of love, because that is all about attitude.
10 Thing That Make a good citezen
That was the title of Professor’s project for Cub Scouts one night. He is a WeBeLo. He made quite and interesting list, so I thought I’d share… unedited. Volanteering helping ouT NeiBors and Friends rasing mony for charity Respecting OThers Be trustworty Be responsiBle RespecT mother nature – Do’nT Litter or Else Do noT BullyContinue reading “10 Thing That Make a good citezen”
When Did She Grow Up?
Today is Girlie’s birthday. She’s four. I know that’s not really grown up, but man she’s growing up. I look at her and remember her swollen eye from a bug bite. I see her walking insanely early. I see her climbing on everything. She still does that. We called her monkey when she was little.Continue reading “When Did She Grow Up?”
My 9-year-old Professor
Nine years ago today I became a mommy for the first time. I told Professor that this morning. His response? “And yeah, if I hadn’t been born, you wouldn’t be a mom to this large crazy family either.” He’s right. That’s why he’s Professor. This kid knows stuff about stuff that I frankly don’t knowContinue reading “My 9-year-old Professor”
Happy Birthday Gorilla!
Today is Gorilla’s birthday. I officially have a 2-year-old boy in the house. His favorite word right now is “nooooo.” I wish I knew how to put an audio clip of him saying it, as it’s pretty funny. He does it mostly to be silly. We celebrated his birthday with cake, ice cream and gifts whileContinue reading “Happy Birthday Gorilla!”
Rev. Kris Mares 