by Janel Breitenstein | Sep 20, 2016 | children, failure, faith, Family, fear, God's will, Gratitude, helping others, humility, identity, kids, motherhood, Parenting, relationships, rest, time management, true success, work
I glimpsed it in the slight tightness, the fatigued determination of her face that day: that distinct weariness that comes from herding toddlers and preschoolers 24/7. Having worn that particular look for approximately eight years myself, I know it well. And though...
by Janel Breitenstein | Sep 16, 2016 | children, closeness and intimacy, closeness; intimacy, emotion, encouragement, enduring love, Family, free download, friendships, helping others, kids, love, love languages, Marriage, methods, Parenting, practical, Printables and Freebies, relationships, staying in love, time together
If you’re new to the “love languages” concept, check out the 5 Love Languages website. Happy Friday, everyone! This week I’m excited to offer this free, printable 5-page “Cheat Sheet” to the 5 Love Languages: Twenty...
by Janel Breitenstein | Sep 12, 2016 | challenging, children, compassion, Culture, discouragement, encouragement, failure, fear, helping others, humility, identity, kids, love, methods, Parenting, practical, relationships
Okay, moms: Who’s the best mom you know? And what makes her, y’know, stellar? I wonder what the highest standard for motherhood is in your group of friends. Is it clear where you should be sending your kids to school, or what educational concepts they should have...
by Janel Breitenstein | Sep 10, 2016 | Africa, beauty, Culture, fear, identity, practical, quotes
One of the sadder effects of my time back in the United States is my subtle and instantaneous body-consciousness. (This is not a cultural diatribe; I’ve got body issues.) Unpacking my jeans in the cheap hotel we checked into after flying in, I remarked to my husband,...
by Janel Breitenstein | Sep 9, 2016 | closeness; intimacy, enduring love, guest post, love, Marriage, Marriage Revolution, methods, practical, relationships, staying in love
Remember the ’99 Julia Roberts flick, Runaway Bride? Roberts’ character has a bad reputation for landing at the altar and, well, taking off. (Spoiler alert, here–) Turns out she’s been a chameleon of sorts, being “supportive” to the point of wholly adopting her...
