Thriving Family

family conversations

Family Conversations Team-up and Link-up #27

Back in January, I proclaimed 2016 as my year of teamwork. It has awesome experiencing the power of teamwork in action with the launch of my latest book on creative family conversations.  Here is what has happened so far! 20 Family Conversations Over Dinner In addition to writing an incredible review, Pat Fenner from www.PatAndCandy.com, asked if she could

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Smiling, Sipping Coffee, and Breathing Deeply

Wisdom for Writers: Smile, Sip Your Coffee, and Breath Deeply

“You cannot impart to others that which you do not possess.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Barry Lord, a favorite professor while I was in graduate school. This quote is also the reason I am smiling, sipping coffee, and breathing deeply this week. After three glorious months of leave, today I  make my

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small actions

How Small Actions Impact Marriage in a Big Way–Link-up #26

[fancy_box id=1] I’m excited to share a post I published on my friend Jackie Bledsoe’s site earlier this year! It’s all about how small actions make or break our relationships. [/fancy_box] Small actions can make or break a marriage. Tiny acts of kindness are sometimes the ones that are remember most. Unfortunately, tiny acts of contempt are also long remembered,

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Church, faith that sticks, sticky faith

Dear Church, Will You Help My Children Discover a Love For Jesus That Sticks?

[fancy_box id=6] Hey guys! Today is a deviation from my usual Friday posts on what I am learning about the writing process. I’m excited to share with you an article I recently wrote for Gateway Church. It’s all about the connection between children, the church, and a faith that sticks! I’m also stoked to tell

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