by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 7, 2019 | children, Family, Ideas, infographics, kids, Parenting, time together, work
For a year in Uganda, I taught a class at a local institution for early childhood education teachers. I’d haul in boxes of file folder games and bottle caps and flour for us to make playdough together. I’d bring along one of my kids to show them how the...
by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 1, 2019 | free download, Printables and Freebies, shareables
This week has been a tough one for me. So I’m creating some art to anchor my soul. Want some? I’m hoping you can sink your toes and yourself deep in truth from the Psalms. Up here in the Rockies, spring looks like it could be a long time coming. But...
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 30, 2019 | challenging, difficulty, discouragement, faith, fear, God's will, grief, Holy Spirit, waiting
There’s a question Jesus asks a blind man in the book of Mark that I am occasionally a little jealous of. “What do you want me to do for you?” I picture the man there, not seeing the hairy legs he sits in front of. Knowing what Jesus smells like,...
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 25, 2019 | closeness and intimacy, enduring love, infographics, love, love languages, Marriage, relationships, romance
I first took the enneagram about a year ago when my family mentioned it. (Yes, my whole family talks about this kind of stuff. If you’re into a sports team or politics, we might not be able to help you out). With a husband who’s a Human Resources exec, you...
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 24, 2019 | faith, free download, infographics, prayer, spiritual life skills/spiritual disciplines, stress, time alone with God
Tomorrow, another one of my kids turns 13. (Golly, I am getting old.) I’ll let you in on a little secret. One of his friend’s moms and I decided to share planning a small party for both of our sons together–because it turns out neither of us likes...
