Stressed much? You CAN STILL Laugh!

Laugh at your stress!! This video is too good not to share. Click the link to view. Here is the URL if the link does not work for you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bZMJdhe4xhQ What’s your fave TED talk?

Read better books!

The Good and the Beautiful Reading List I struggle with finding wholesome books and videos these days. High morals, good character, clean language, and Christian values are a few things I look for when seeking out books or entertainment for my kids. Extra bonus points for educational value and good writing. Luckily for me when …

Bible Memory Verses for Kids

Bible memorization is a great way for children (and adults) to learn Scripture. In my homeschool, I opt for my children to memorize one verse a week. In turn, I am able to memorize these verses with them. We like to discuss the verse, and how they can apply the verse to their lives. We …

My Story: Finding my way Back to Church

Click here for my story featured in Joy in Truth Two years ago I was asked by my priest to write about how I came back to the Catholic Church, and to tell my story at our church’s Christmas Masses. I wanted to share this story again, and with you. Kindly, the Deacon at joyintruth.com …

Joy in Truth

  For fellow Catholics, this is an interesting piece on the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, my patron saint. I lived about 15 minutes from where she did, about 15 miles south of Gettysburg along the Catoctin Mountains. If you haven’t had a chance to visit, it’s a must see. Beautiful mountains, farmlands, and …

7 Tips to Get Healthy this Winter!

1. Drink half your body weight in water. You should know this already by now, right? Bring a large 64 oz. water bottle with you everywhere you go. Add lemon wedges for a zesty flavor. 2. Get movin’! If you don’t work out, start with a 20 minute walk every day. If you do work …

Let’s get divorced!

Divorce is one of those words that make a person grimace. You can’t help but have a feeling of ick when you hear it, let alone go through it. More than ever now, couples are struggling to keep their marriages intact. I was unpleasantly surprised when I read a headline on an online new site...one …

New Year’s Resolutions

Okay, it is a cliche topic, but still relevant. What are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2019? Did you accomplish what you wanted to in 2018? Today I consider ways I can improve my life, the lives of my children, and my husband. Why not create a resolution or two? Is there anyone to really …

Pray

Saint Mary Mazarello via “Speak much with God. He will make you truly wise.” — Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture

Stopping bad thoughts

By Dr. Perry, PhD “Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.” ~Norman Vincent Peale 1. Check in with your surroundings If you are being bombarded by intrusive thoughts, it is important to ground yourself using your sense of vision. Your visual sense is the easiest to remember when you are under attack. …