The Golden Years are touted as a time of leisure, free from many responsibilities and rigid schedules. A time to enjoy life, and maybe even a little prosperity. But for many seniors, the Golden Years might better be described as The Worry Years. Because they often bring concerns about health issues and costs, financial security,ContinueContinue reading “The Golden Years of Worry”
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Abundant Minimalism
I’d say there’s a problem with minimalism, even though I strive to be a minimalist! Because like hoarding, minimalism focuses on stuff – just from a different perspective! Not that stuff is necessarily bad. I mean, who doesn’t like a warm comfy bed? But also because God delights in blessing us. He does not enjoy seeingContinueContinue reading “Abundant Minimalism”
Swedish Death Cleaning
My brothers had an estate sale at my parents’ house this week, which brought sadness to my heart. Few of my childhood memories are tied to this house because my parents didn’t live there when I was growing up. But it still held a big piece of my heart. Dad died of heart problems inContinueContinue reading “Swedish Death Cleaning”
Christmas Clubs and Hard-Times Gifts
In the 1970 musical Scrooge, even that grumpy Christmas-hating miser finally realized that “December the 25th is the dearest day in all the year!” (Watch the trailer here.) I never needed any convincing. Andy Williams singing that Christmas was “the most wonderful time of the year” had always filled our home during the holidays. AndContinueContinue reading “Christmas Clubs and Hard-Times Gifts”
Smart Clothes Shopping: Easy as 1-2-3
Many women I know love to shop in groups, but not me. Shopping is stressful enough without adding a bunch of people to the trip. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting together with my girlfriends. Maybe lunch or a nice frothy cappuccino. Anyone free this week? It’s hard for me to find clothes thatContinueContinue reading “Smart Clothes Shopping: Easy as 1-2-3”
Slow Living in Christ?
In our busy and hectic world, life is lived in the fast lane. Constant activity is equated with achievement, and feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists is seen as a positive thing. But are these assumptions truly valid? Having a growing list of contacts, profiles, followers and things to do can make us feel accomplished, importantContinueContinue reading “Slow Living in Christ?”