Photos are a huge source of stress to me. This must be an inherited disorder because my mom had it too! I love looking at my pictures, but mostly they get shoved in an album or box that collects dust in the back of a closet. Here are some tips for de-stressing your photo anxiety: 1. Toss duplicates/ very similar shots 2. Only keep the shots you LOVE (the kid matters, not the various clothes on the kid) 3. Store digitals on your computer and in your email folders 4. Organize your digital photos by folder

"A kid that learns respect may hate his parents for a minute, but he’ll love them for a lifetime," Diane Markins

"The fragile old guy began to beat the dog…. Over and over he hit this innocent creature. My mouth dropped open in horror and I almost blasted out of the vehicle, but it was over before I could react. The poor pooch dropped down and rolled over trying to avoid the open-handed smacks, but didn’t run. She simply wanted to belong to someone at any cost." Read more about misdirected emotional abuse.

Most of us are driven…to be successful and the BEST. We want to “arrive” at success and wear ourselves out trying to get there. God recently reminded me that the work He’s called me to do is His. There is peace and joy in allowing Him to set the course and get me there in style… you too! Diane Markins Being sick—taken out of the game of life’s...

But if I’m truly honest, the most difficult and boldest choice for me is to simply be still and rest. Author Joan C. Webb reminds us that feeling guilty and not being productive only adds to the exhaustion and burnout we may be facing. And author Keri W. Kent writes about the importance of taking Sabbath rest.

Most people don’t think arguing is a great relationship component but I disagree. In fact, I think arguments can be one of the most powerful tools we have to keep our relationships healthy. Having a good exchange of opposing ideas (with the goals of mutual respect and compromise) can be tremendously helpful. Of course there is a big difference between fighting and productive arguing. Lawyers do it every day. Unfortunately we...