• The Tough Days

    Time Management Issues

    Lately, I’ve been feeling as if I am literally racing against the clock. My days are long and my nights are even longer.  In efforts to figure out how I got off track, I’ve done a lot of reflecting. I came up with a few reasons, I’m having difficulty managing my time properly. My oldest daughter’s business has increased. This is actually a good thing. Allison has a small bakery business called “Allie’s Sweet Treats.” She’s been in business for a year and it is really growing. She sells delicious homemade cookies that are baked from scratch. Although we have been baking together since she was about 3 years old,…

  • Inspirational

    Balancing vs. Prioritizing Life

    As a mother, I am realizing the importance of prioritizing. According to Webster’s dictionary, the word prioritize means to organize (things) so that the most important thing is done or dealt with first.  Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said “But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also,” Matthew 6:33 AMP. I’ve often heard people make statements such as, “I’m trying to find a way to balance it all.” The word balance suggests that everything is of equal importance. While, I…