We live in a world that often feels like a relentless conveyor belt, pulling us towards constant motion and outward achievement. From the moment we wake, we are subtly taught that our value is intertwined with what we do, how much we produce, and how busy our schedules appear. This unspoken creed leads to a profound internal struggle: the urgent need to detach self-worth from productivity. This isn't just a personal challenge; … [Read more...] about The Unhurried Soul: Cultivating Peace in a Frantic World
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Cultivating an Atmosphere of Discernment in the Home
(These notes were taken from a three part series of talks given by Deacon Patrick and LuAnn Simons in Omaha, Nebraska on fostering discernment for vocations within the home.) Tips to Implement in the Home As parents, we model prioritizing a life of generosity and selflessness over one of gluttony and materialism; we try to prioritize reflecting things of heaven rather than the things of the world. We keep faith at the … [Read more...] about Cultivating an Atmosphere of Discernment in the Home
Child Motivation: The Awards Dilemma
As another May rolls around, my social media feed fills to the brim with awards and ceremonies. While there are good and sweet things about this, the sheer extent of it in our culture leaves me with a strange gut feeling. It started me pondering: just how beneficial, or dare I say, not beneficial, is it for kids to be rewarded for every little achievement? It made me wonder, what if our kids got just as much praise and positive … [Read more...] about Child Motivation: The Awards Dilemma
“Boundaries” Book Review: Why Setting Boundaries Is Healthy, Mature, and Loving
There's a reason Henry Cloud and John Townsend's book Boundaries has over 24,000 five star reviews...I first read it over a decade ago and have picked it back up several times since. The further we got into parenthood, the more we realized how fuzzy the line can be between doing what God is calling our family to do vs. doing what makes friends and family happy... because let's be honest, those two things aren't always synonymous. … [Read more...] about “Boundaries” Book Review: Why Setting Boundaries Is Healthy, Mature, and Loving