Cymbals in a drumline are great, but a bunch of clanging cymbals in my home and heart are annoying and just too much.
Tag Archives: Parenting
Annual Conference and My Calling
And then the Holy Spirit did what the Holy Spirit does so well – convicted me of my sin.
Being Present
This year, I’m using the Present Over Perfect Guided Journal. I read Shauna Neiquist’s Present Over Perfect book when it came out a few years ago and so much of it just connected with me. When I saw she had created a journal, I knew it was right for this season of my life. The journal has smallContinue reading “Being Present”
Legacy
This year, I’m using the Present Over Perfect Guided Journal. I read Shauna Neiquist’s Present Over Perfect book when it came out a few years ago and so much of it just connected with me. When I saw she had created a journal, I knew it was right for this season of my life. TheContinue reading “Legacy”
Book Review: Conversations Worth Having
What was most powerful to me through reading Conversations Worth Having was the personal reminder about my relationships with my children.
On Being Resilient
Sometimes when I attend ministry related workshops, I end up thinking more about home and family than I do about the local church. You see, right now, I am in a pretty intense season of parenting. Bill and I have one adult child who is out of the house and finding her own way inContinue reading “On Being Resilient”
My 2022 Goals
Each year I make goals for myself and my family. Goals help me stay focused, grow and improve, and live the kind of life I want to live. For a long time, I’ve used the SMART model of goal development – specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound. Using this model helps me develop goals that mightContinue reading “My 2022 Goals”
Overwhelmed with Gratitude
Somedays, the challenges of parenting are overwhelming.
Like the days when the stomach bug hits everyone at the same time. Or the days when a full moon turns angels into demons. Or the days when no matter what you cook, people turn up their nose. Or the days when the money has run out and the bills run in. Or the days when something is wrong with your baby and no one can figure out what. Or the days when… Well, you get the picture.
Right and Wrong and Nothing
But you sang a song in church about listening to your kids, so you need to listen to me!
More than Happy
The values of family, community, discipline, work ethic and faith are values that last a lifetime, bond people together and create a life in which children know what to expect, know they are loved and know they have value to the greater good.
Rev. Kris Mares 