A 2012 Try
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Are you a perfectionist?
I am, of the frustrated sort, and it makes the start of a new year difficult. On the one hand, I’m tempted to make exhaustive lists of ways to improve myself this year. On the other hand, I dread the guilt I’d inevitably feel as the resolutions fell, one by one.
In recent years I’ve sidestepped this problem by avoiding particular resolutions in favor of more general ones.... READ MORE
New You and Social Media
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Friday, January 14, 2011
This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Danielle, Elizabeth and I discuss our goals for the New Year - personal goals, family goals, and even the lack of goals. Do you make/did you make New Year resolutions? What are your family goals? Have you chosen a word for your year? What challenges do you face in the year ahead?
This week’s Faith & Family Feature product... READ MORE
Pretty Planners for 2011
Posted by AGroup in Reviews on Friday, January 07, 2011
Happy New Year! I hope you’re all having the merriest of Christmases!
In honor of this brand new year, I thought I’d highlight three lovely day planners that I’ve run across lately. After all, who doesn’t covet a fresh planner (with no mistakes in it) this time of year?
First up? Michele Quigley’s gorgeous Family Centered Press Daily Planners. Available in clear coils or with 3-holes punched, you... READ MORE
Resolution Prayer
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, January 03, 2011
I know it’s now 2011 and we’re looking forward, but does anyone care to join me in a little 2010 retrospective? I’ve got something neat to share, I promise!
Last January I made a one-word resolution: JOY. I felt that, in spite of the blessed circumstances of my life, I was failing to appreciate it properly and live joyfully day-to-day. In 2010 I wanted to change that.
Making a resolution like JOY,... READ MORE
Questions to Ask Before 2011
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, December 30, 2010
Whatever your plans for New year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, the beginning of a new calendar year invites us to reflect on the past and focus on the future.
At the New Year’s Eve dinner party we host nearly every year, I subject friends and family alike my list of discussion questions. We usually wind up sharing a little and laughing a lot. You can use my list (or make your own!) for personal reflection... READ MORE
Do You Love Winter?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Thursday, January 07, 2010
Now that Epiphany is over and the celebration of Our Lord’s Baptism is almost here, our Christmas celebration is winding down. This means it’s time for me to face something I dread.
(There should be ominous music playing here.)
WINTER.
I realize it’s already been winter for a while, especially here in Michigan, but during Advent and Christmas I find winter appealing. Soft falling flakes and frigid... READ MORE
Rejoice Always
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
I was a little stunned when I hopped over here a few days ago and caught Rachel’s post about one-word resolutions for the new year, because before I’d already independently decided on one word that is my resolution for 2010.
Joy.
Our pastor once mentioned in a homily that the shortest verse in the original Greek New Testament is not John 10:35’s “Jesus wept” but 1 Thessalonians 5:16: “Rejoice always.”... READ MORE
Not Problems, Just Gifts
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Friday, January 02, 2009
Yesterday morning after Mass our pastor stood up to say a few words for the new year.
Referencing the fact that many parishioners will likely face new and difficult challenges in 2009, he talked about Mother Teresa.
When that great lady was Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity, she apparently did not like to have the word “problem” spoken in her presence.
Our pastor told us that Mother... READ MORE
Happy New Year!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Thursday, January 01, 2009
All of us here at Faith and Family Live would like to wish you and your families much joy and many blessings in the new year.
Our readers are an important part of everything we do here, and we are so grateful that you choose to be a part of our community. Thank you for your encouragement and support. God bless you all!
Ten Questions for 2009
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Whether you plan to turn in early tonight or make a long night of it, the end of a year and the start of a new one provides an excellent opportunity for reflection.
I really enjoyed reading about some people’s traditions for New Year’s Eve in this week’s Coffee Talk.
My sister and her family are visiting us for a few days and we plan to bake some cookies and let the kids do their best to stay up until... READ MORE
