Our Closest Relationships {Home, Part 4}

On November 2, 2017October 30, 2019 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Family, Home, LIVE & LOVE, Relationships2 Comments

{Home is the starting place for lived-out-love, a place where the needs of the whole person are cared for. This post explores relational care within our home.}

Our homes are like classrooms for learning to love well, in the context of our closest relationships. Our families of origin play a significant role in shaping how we relate with people. As we go through life, we continue to learn and grow as well! We can thoughtfully learn from our mistakes, from other people, and from helpful books. We have the ability to make choices so we continue to grow. If we have children at home, this is where they learn social skills and can grow a heart of love toward others that is natural to them.

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Our Home, Haven {Home, Part 3}

On October 31, 2017October 30, 2019 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Family, Home, LIVE & LOVE, Relationships1 Comment

{Home is the starting place for lived-out-love, a place where the needs of the whole person are cared for. This post explores meeting emotional needs.}

I’ve named our home Haven. It’s a safe place we return to from daily life to find rest and mutual care. It’s a haven where we can be authentic with our real selves and emotions. We can make choices to create a trusting and safe environment in our homes.

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Weeds in our Lives

On October 3, 2017May 27, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn BEING, ConfessionLeave a comment

I was out picking weeds. But then in the quiet, I got to thinking. And as ideas came, I snapped photos of the weeds in my yard (who does that?!), and came in and sat down to write. The weeding will have to be finished later. Instead I’ll share my thoughts with you … IMG_20170814_100010405 Continue reading “Weeds in our Lives” →

Bible verse cards, a printable for you!

On September 27, 2017September 18, 2017 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Connect Throughout the Day, Reading Scripture, THE SOURCE OF LOVE4 Comments

For years, I’ve jotted down Bible verses and put them in places where I would see them. As a teen I had them on my bedroom mirror. And then I put index cards on my car dash to read and memorize as I drove forty-five minutes to community college (OK, maybe this wasn’t advisable!). This verse happens to be tucked by our garage door right now. IMG_20170913_142722346 Continue reading “Bible verse cards, a printable for you!” →

Ideas for connecting with Jesus throughout your day

On September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Connect Throughout the Day, Reading Scripture, THE SOURCE OF LOVE2 Comments

Last week, in Pause the Static and the Noise, I shared a funny parenting story, with the encouragement that we need to be still and quiet with God so we can hear His voice. This week, I want to follow up and brainstorm together how we can practically open ourselves to hear His voice throughout our days.

Life is full of changes in seasons. Creating space and time to connect with Jesus can be more challenging in some seasons than others. And when we experience change, it often upsets the rhythms and habits that we have grown accustomed to! IMG_20170823_062252344 Continue reading “Ideas for connecting with Jesus throughout your day” →