Compassion, Family, Grace Parenting, Life Lessons, Mothering, Parenting/Family, Relationships

{Part One} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Love

Life changing lessons often come quietly, don’t they? As I rode into fourth place in our bicycle train, eight wheels flew along the sidewalk and people in cars smiled. Neighbours waved and dogs sniffed. Trees rustled in the breeze as the last sunbeams fell beneath the horizon. It was the perfect night for a family… Read More {Part One} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Love

Compassion, Life Lessons, Relationships

What True Community Looks Like

In the wake of the Boston marathon tragedy, I’ve been pondering the concept of community. Like you, I’ve read some news articles and  have listened to some interviews. I’ve been amazed at the compassion shown BY total strangers, TO total strangers. Yesterday a pastor tweeted something to the effect that, when the bombs went off,… Read More What True Community Looks Like