What’s the plan? I don’t know how many times I have said those words over the course of my lifetime. Maybe 8 gazillion?! (In case you’re wondering, gazillion is a real word. It’s in the dictionary, so I’m using it.) I am constantly trying to figure out what is going to happen next. I keep asking because I keep hoping that someone will be able to tell me. As a general rule, I really don’t enjoy surprises of any kind. Even “pleasant surprises” are a bit irritating to me. I prefer to be in control at all times. Unfortunately, life
Author: Laurel
Welcome! I am a wife, proud mama of two adult daughters, writer, teacher, and a follower of Jesus who finds joy in mentoring and encouraging others to live passionate lives full of hope and purpose. A graduate of Idaho State University, I currently teach music at a private elementary school. I also lead a bible study group for moms of all ages, in all seasons of life.
Come join me in simply embracing this amazing gift called life!
Have you ever heard the phrase “Love begets love?” This little idiom is an absolute truth bomb. Love actually produces more love. We can increase the amount of love that we experience in our own lives by simply choosing to express love. As we endeavor to live simply loved, I have a challenge to issue for this month. Every Saturday in October here on the blog will be “Share Your Love Saturday.” Your mission is to find a way to show love to someone else. That’s it. No grand gestures required (although a grand gesture now and then never hurt
Communication. The biggest stumbling block in any relationship. How we speak to each other, both verbally and nonverbally, can either make or break our connections. Making sure that we are speaking the right language is a good place to start. It is especially helpful if we are speaking the right love language. Several years ago, Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book entitled The Five Love Languages. This bestseller has since revolutionized the way that thousands of couples relate to one another (including me and my husband). Since then he has written several different versions of this teaching specifically geared towards