It seems that every time you turn on the news you are met with word of a violent attack that resulted in multiple casualties. These attacks take many forms, but frequently they are mass shootings. When I think about disasters, this isn’t what initially comes to mind. I typically think of hurricanes, earthquakes, and even industrial … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: What to Do in An Active Shooter Situation
Reflecting on Life
I’m Done Pretending I Have It All Together
I had some friends over a couple of weeks ago and, much to my embarrassment, I noticed halfway through our lunch that I had not served them anything to drink. I had a drink in front of me and my oldest daughter had one in front of her (I’d poured both earlier in the day), but I simply forgot to serve drinks to our guests. I felt … [Read more...] about I’m Done Pretending I Have It All Together
Book Review: Under Our Skin
You’d have to be living with your head buried in the sand to be unaware of the racial tensions that Americans face today. In an attempt to deepen my understanding of these tensions, I recently read Under Our Skin, a book written by an NFL player and commentator on social media named Benjamin Watson. Watson, a black man, does a wonderful … [Read more...] about Book Review: Under Our Skin
Riveting Reads: July and August 2016
I invite you to sit back and enjoy reading some inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking posts that I have read from other bloggers during the last two months. Riveting reads from July and August 2016 Debbie at Blogger Loves the King shares about learning to be content in God’s calling. She recounts several of the challenging callings … [Read more...] about Riveting Reads: July and August 2016
5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days
I don’t know how things work in your house, but my family has found that the morning tends to set the tone for the rest of the day. This is why it is so critical for us to be intentional about engaging in morning activities that help us have productive days. Here are five of those activities. Morning activities that set a productive … [Read more...] about 5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days
12 Unsung Posts on Of The Hearth
As a blogger, I’m often surprised at which of my posts are popular and which aren’t. I’ll write some that I think are ho-hum, but you’ll comment on them and share them all over social media. On the other hand, I’ll write some that I think are really interesting and beneficial, but only one or two of you will comment on them and you won’t share … [Read more...] about 12 Unsung Posts on Of The Hearth
Another Blessing Has Arrived!
Though I still have posts publishing regularly, Of The Hearth’s social media pages have been pretty quiet this past week because I’ve been a little busy with this precious one: We welcomed our second daughter, Nitara Irene, on June 24th. Nitara means “deeply rooted” and Irene means “peace.” She weighed 8 lbs 7 oz and was 19 in … [Read more...] about Another Blessing Has Arrived!
Riveting Reads: May and June 2016
I am going to take a break again today from my customary posts to share with you some inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking posts that I have read from other bloggers during the last two months. I hope you appreciate these as much as I have. Riveting reads from May and June 2016 Jamie at Medium Sized Family proposes 5 important … [Read more...] about Riveting Reads: May and June 2016
