Labor activists pushed for a holiday in the nineteenth century to celebrate the American worker. We observe Labor Day each year to recognize America’s social and economic achievements credited to workers past and present. American’s willingness to work contributes to...
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Repair, Repaint, and Reclothe
Walls can become drab over time. Scuffs and marks from little hands and holes from décor need to be repaired before a fresh coat of paint is applied. I remodeled seven years ago and repaired and repainted every room but one. New floors, vintage décor, baskets, and...
Before Us
My sister Katrina gave birth to my niece Destiny in 1991. My mom loved her dearly, and Destiny spent much time with her during childhood. Now, thirty-three years later, my niece is helping me administer care to my elderly mother (though she’s temporally not caregiving...
Reset
I recently overloaded my life. Wife, caregiver, writer, Bible teacher, Nana, and Mom can be too many roles to fill. I added on a week of VBS, which included prop building, lesson prep, prayer, and teaching littles for a week. I crashed, which called for a reset. I’ve...
Dumpster Dive
2 Corinthians 10:5 instructs us that it’s necessary to catch our thoughts and bring them under the obedience of a Christ. For example, I recently failed to deal with conflict, which caused stress for me and others. Satan has daily reminded me of my failure. This...
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