This year's birthday felt a little different. Instead of planning a large celebration, I chose an intimate gathering at home with family and close friends who have been part of my life through various chapters and seasons. As I prepared the table and thought about those who would be seated around it, I found myself… Continue reading Who’s Seated at Your Table?
Category: Friendship
Discussing Teen Friendships and Dynamics with Your Teen Daughter
I can confidently attest that my eldest daughter is a quiet, low-key, and laid-back individual. When considering her natural reserved nature in conjunction with the typical traits of Gen Z teenagers, it becomes apparent that she often immerses herself in her own world, allowing me to intervene when necessary before she resumes listening to music… Continue reading Discussing Teen Friendships and Dynamics with Your Teen Daughter
Come Outside: The Importance of Friendships that Foster Connection and Fun
You either recall that friend or were that friend growing up who would knock on the door excitedly to say, "Do you want to come outside to play?" It was like being in a heartwarming sitcom of the kid next door standing in anticipation of your response to, "Yes", and you both happily stepped out… Continue reading Come Outside: The Importance of Friendships that Foster Connection and Fun
Finding Safety Amongst Women in Sisterhood
There are many women who have never found the safety in women friendships along with other female relationships in experiencing heartache, or what could be best described as disappointment in choosing to keep their distance in not wanting to entertain many women in company. There’s a tremendous empowerment amidst women that occurs within our spirits, our families, and in our communities when come together in a united bond of closeness that the enemy is against in being sure that he acts within our own inner demons in keeping us apart.
Just When You Need It
I am not the fondest of unexpected guests dropping by my home unannounced, but I was pleasantly surprised to have my two best friends to stop by recently one evening when they couldn’t reach me. It’s like God knew not only what I needed, but who I needed in the right moment just to feel the existence of his love.
Mom Talks : The Balance of Compassion, Protection, and Wisdom
We've all been there as moms where we desperately needed to share some mommy woes in getting a few things off our chest. There are times were we as moms need to vent. There are other times we need a shoulder to cry on as mothers. There are times we need assurance in the midst of daily motherhood confusion. Mom talks with a dear friend who joins you in the trenches of mom life can be refueling. Mom talks in disclosures along with being reciprocal as the listening ear as a friend are to be held beloved with compassion, protection, and wisdom.