It’s been awhile since I spent any significant time talking about Lopsided Living. It’s an ongoing theme that undergirds pretty much everything else but I haven’t shared any new encouragement or challenges lately. So grab your coffee, your Bible, your calendar, and your journal and hang on tight — because October is all about Lopsided Living! […]
Lopsided Living
Will you take the #encouragementdare?
In the immortal words of Schwartz on A Christmas Story, “I triple dog dare you!” No, silly, not to stick your tongue to the flag pole. That would totally hurt! I am challenging you to take the #encouragementdare. Will you take the #encouragementdare? Okay, I know, you’re thinking two things: I have no idea what […]
5 Reasons to Choose DaySpring Planners
The next 12 months are full of big stuff for the Underwoods. My book release and Casiday’s senior year are sort of the bookends to all the ink poured out on our calendars. I’m always a planner nerd … and it’s not unusual for me to switch planners if the one I’m using doesn’t work […]
3 Reasons Gathering around a Table Matters
A few years ago I read what has become one of my favorite quotes about motherhood, The great motherhood friendships are the ones in which two women can admit how difficult mothering is quietly to each other, over cups of tea at a sticky table with spilled apple juice and littered with markers without tops. […]
3 Tips for Finding Time to Read Your Bible
“I know I need to read my Bible. But it seems like I never have time to sit down and really get into it.” My friend wasn’t the first person to make this sort of statement to me and I seriously doubt she’ll be the last. In fact, I believe this is the reality for […]
Are You Exhausted? {the why and how of a day of rest}
Are you exhausted? It’s okay if you are. Really. Because let’s face it, there are days (or even weeks) when we are beyond tired. And we can either ignore it or admit it. I, for one, firmly believe admitting it is the first step toward establishing a better plan for next time. And, if we’re […]