In my pursuit of getting better at relationships, I have scoured the internet for really great conversation starter ideas.  Being more of a listener than a talker, I’ve struggled many times trying to think of what to talk about.  And apparently I’m not the only one, because I’ve encountered many people who aren’t able to […]

Ok, I hear some of us introverts out there saying, “You make it sound so easy. Just talk to people. Just do this, do that. But, help! I’m socially awkward! I always say the wrong thing. Or I can’t think of anything to say at all!” Well, you’re not alone! Not only have I struggled […]

If you’ve been a mom for any length of time, you know just how much candy flows into your home on a routine basis. Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter, Birthday Parties, Parades…it’s endless! So the last thing I want to put in my kids’ Easter Baskets is candy!  The next to last thing I want to […]

Last time in this post, I talked about putting your heart into your relationships around you, specifically your friendships. How we are stewards of the relationships around us. So, some of you may have been asking, “Ok, so what does that look like?” Well, here are 10 ways to be more intentional in your friendships, […]

  I started a Bible study last week with some friends and the topic is.….you guessed it! Friendship! The easy-to-read study is called Abide by Andrea LeBeau and it’s a great group conversation starter.  We had some really good discussion and prayer over each other.  This got me thinking more about what I wanted to […]

When Cain had just killed his brother and God asked him about Abel, do you remember what he said? He said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” I’m sure there’s been a time in your life where you’ve felt like this.  You’ve had an argument with a friend and your mom asks you how she is…. […]

  Photo Credit: picturebridge I don’t know about you, but as a stay at home mom, I look forward to the times I actually get to dress up for something.  Sure, I have days (many days) when I’m Oh-So-Thankful that my uniform is yoga pants and a t-shirt…but I feel better about myself, more confident, […]

Welcome!  I’m tempted to dive right in, but I know that unless you’re an INFJ like me, you probably would appreciate getting acquainted first.   I’m Lori. I can’t believe I’ve completed three decades and my oldest of three kiddos has completed one herself.  I try to follow Christ. I stumble daily. I’ve been married […]