by Robin | Nov 22, 2012 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Favorite things, Gratitude, Inspiring, Personal, Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things is an extraordinary, everyday miracle. I'm not speaking of Miracles of Biblical Proportion; rather the simple things that mean little to anyone else and the world to you, and that most people would scoff at and roll their eyes for my...
by Robin | Nov 7, 2012 | Faith, Family, Personal
Still have teens and tweens in the house? You might find this parenting series helpful. 1. Pray for your child’s relationships with their roommates and hall-mates. One of the blessings of living in a residential college setting is the opportunity to learn in...
by Robin | Oct 11, 2012 | (in)courage, Faith, Inspiring
Have you ever had people come into your life and, even if it's not intentional, make it more difficult? Maybe they're critical or judgmental; they're excessively needy and demand more than you can give relationally, emotionally or physically; sometimes...
by Robin | Aug 15, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Life Philosophy
It was instinct and adrenaline, a hopeful protector but futile shield: “Close your eyes, Abby.” Impotent words, like the reflex a mama uses when brakes are slammed and her arm flings across the front seat of the car. The big sister in the driver’s seat...
by Robin | Jun 8, 2012 | (in)courage, Faith, Favorite things
I visited a friend recently whose home had been invaded by giraffes. Stuffed with fluff and mile-wide toothless grins, they told me plenty about the home I was visiting: it was a happy sort of place with a lot of littles underfoot. Three to be exact,...
by Robin | May 19, 2012 | Faith, Inspiring
On the ceiling of my daughter's closet, a child scribed the essentials of the forever life. Important things, written on doorposts and gates for now, but on the heart for always. ...