by Diana Waring | Nov 11, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Holidays and Seasons
Have you noticed that your kids are more fidgety, more distracted, and less enthused about studying Daniel Boone than they were in October? Why is that? Actually, are YOU less enthused about math and science and history right now? Do you find your thoughts running...
by Diana Waring | Nov 11, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Holidays and Seasons
Christmas is over. Whew! All the work and flurry ended a few days ago, and, hopefully, you weren’t so exhausted that you missed the celebration. You may be wondering if this is a time to get some rest. . . Hmmm. School doesn’t start for another week. This in-between...
by Diana Waring | Nov 11, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Holidays and Seasons
If I were to ask about your memories of being in school, what images pop into your mind? Do you see a desk, a stack of books, a chalkboard, a report card, recess? Perhaps your impressions run more along the lines of a stern and forbidding teacher or the camaraderie of...
by Diana Waring | Oct 10, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relationship with God
Time alone with God. . . Does that spark in your mind an image of some sort of spiritual retreat center, where you could have a weekend (or a day!) all alone? Maybe in the mountains, a place where you could take walks and think thoughts without having a million...
by Diana Waring | Oct 10, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relationship with God
If you are being crushed by pain, disappointment, or discouragement, there is an unusual choice that can lead to joy. . .enjoyment. . .even great joy. To help explain what I mean, let me share a story. In 1991, life was hard. My husband’s career goal—being a...