Keys to Relationship – Be sensitive
Those with whom we are in relationship are going through a lot. Do we notice? Do we care?"Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out ..." - Mark 1:41"When Jesus saw her, his heart went out to her ..." -…
Psalm 23:1-2
"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures." - Psalm 23:1-2
Keys to Relationship – Have a sense of humor
Life is hard. Life throws unexpected curveballs. One of the best ways to develop a strong resilient relationship is to have a sense of humor - don't take yourself too seriously. Learn to laugh ... even through the…
A Great Relationship Supports
We all need support. Life is hard! In some way or another, we all need support. This past July, when the warmth of the sun finally arrived, the beans in the garden began growing. We had planted “runner”…
Different relationships = simultaneously different “seasons”
I mentioned in yesterday’s post how this year has been a hard season for our garden. Conversely, this has not been the case when it comes to the blackberries! This season has been one of the best for…
Relationship “Seasons”
This year has been a hard season for the garden. The warmth and sun of summer did not show up until the end of July. The prolonged cold and rain of May and June took a heavy toll…
A Great Relationship Protects
It’s blackberry season! I love to pick blackberries! Whenever I head out to pick blackberries, I always wear my lightweight rain jacket to protect my arms. These final days of summer are still really warm, yet my lightweight…
Memories Nourish a Relationship
I was fixing dinner the other night when, in passing, I noticed the menu board with the cute drawing of me and hubby kayaking. Immediately my mind flooded with wonderful memories! Memories nourish a relationship! Or perhaps I…
Water-repellent Relationship
The day was chilly and overcast when hubby and I kayaked Baker Lake, therefore I wore … you guessed it … my lightweight rain jacket! As water droplets rolled down my paddle, seeking to land in my lap,…
It Takes Teamwork
It never occurred to me, as I would sit on the shore and watch kayakers glide effortlessly past, that when they raised their paddle up out of the water on one side of the kayak, to then stroke…