I cried late at night last week -- all by myself. You know, the kind of ugly cry that fills the trash can with the entire box of tissues, and you're still leaking. The kind that you hope nobody sees, but the tears, not to mention the obvious facial evidence, last well into the next
Pardon the Interruption: When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan
It's tax season. Every year I vow to be a bit more organized and prepared than the last. Medical bills. Donation receipts. Insurance claims. The usual. As I fill out the checklist our tax preparer provides, I warily eye up the pile of papers sitting alongside my desk. The pile that teeters precariously each time
Fearing Faith: Trusting God to Overcome Fear
Overcoming fear is a daunting task. Finding the faith needed to trust God to lead our steps is crucial for our path to freedom. But what if our fear is in faith itself?
The Hard Truth Behind Decluttering
The new year is filled with the buzz of the Konmarie method of decluttering. But decluttering is more than just getting rid of the junk in our homes. We must first look inward to see what keeps us from achieving real joy and true freedom.