Author
Julie Tofilon
The word “discipline” evokes images of sitting in a corner facing a wall or being sent to an isolated place for a “time out”, or being “grounded”, or a spanking, or worse, accompanied by a thorough rebuke so you’d know… Continue Reading →
A few days ago, we discovered a leak—not that we saw where it was coming from, but due to the resulting water spreading on our kitchen floor from underneath the sink. After mopping it, we thought we were fine. Until… Continue Reading →
A couple years ago, I had to rescue our dog Trooper from a brambly bush he’d gotten himself entangled in, leash and all. He’d yanked himself free from my hold to go chase a rabbit down a hill only animals,… Continue Reading →
When I think about how culture views humanity, the first thing that comes to mind is conditional value. For those who believe we’re just a chance conglomeration of molecules, brought about by evolution, human life has no intrinsic value. Everyone… Continue Reading →
If it’s not stressful, it can be restful. In our growing awareness of the need for self-care, even workaholics are starting to recognize the adverse effects of not getting enough rest. The only problem is, how? Those who’ve reached the… Continue Reading →
By now, most of us have heard the term “Emotional Regulation”. As believers, we call it “emotional self-control”. We also know it as: Not freaking out; getting a hold of ourselves; keeping it together; not losing it; not blowing up;… Continue Reading →
As I was watching our sweet dog Trooper try and fail to catch a rabbit in our yard, I thought, “I’m glad he didn’t catch it!” A hunter might want their dog to catch animals, but I don’t. My delight… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like you’re at the mercy of every notification, message, and request that comes in? Yes, those notifications abound, and the higher up we go, the more often they sound. Does that mean we have to attend… Continue Reading →
Last week we received an update letter from a Christian campground we’ve camped at before. This beautiful property has undergone some excellent upgrades in recent years, the latest of which is the construction of a new Ministry Center. To make… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope I… Continue Reading →
During this busy Christmas, end-of-year, season, when everyone’s running around like chickens with their heads cut off, it’s counterintuitive to slow down, let alone take a break. “There’s too much to do! I have reviews to fill out, projects to… Continue Reading →
Some years ago, a reporter in Afghanistan asked a young woman how she felt about always having to walk a few paces behind her husband. She replied, “Oh, I’m glad to. There are so many mines hidden in the ground… Continue Reading →
Recently a new friend shared with me how she wondered if she was being too picky—both with who to hire for a position under her, and who to date as a possible husband. “My sister says my list of requirements… Continue Reading →
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thes. 5:16-18 Last Friday we enjoyed a “Friendsgiving” dinner with our “Journey Group” fellowship. 14 of us sat… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, we had someone in her mid 20s keep our dog Trooper for a couple of days, while we were at a conference. She had advertised on her profile on the dog-sitter site that she was young,… Continue Reading →
