November is the month we focus on being thankful, which is an area we can always be growing in. But is the reason for our lack of gratitude just a lack of awareness of all we have? Sometimes. In my experience, my lack of gratitude is more often linked to what I think I deserve. You can’t be ... VIEW POST

Have you ever just wanted to be given the benefit of the doubt?   It feels awful when someone, especially your spouse, assumes the worst of you in a doubtful or unclear situation.  When it’s assumed that our intentions are off,  we get defensive and less likely to offer grace in return. This week ... VIEW POST

Behind Our Smiles just celebrated three years of podcasting! And over 160 episodes!!  Many listeners have asked us if we enjoy podcasting together (we do!) and where we find our topics for each episode.  This week we’re giving you a behind the scenes look at our podcast- how we plan our episodes and ... VIEW POST

By this time in an elections season, we can become worn out from all the divisive rhetoric both from the politicians and their followers. Sometimes it makes you want to scream, can’t we all just get along?  Why is everyone talking and no one actually listening?  We can have similar issues in our ... VIEW POST

“Then their mask slipped.” Have you heard that phrase recently? It’s a great metaphor for something that we all have experienced- either individually or with someone else. We all rely on “front-facing” behaviors to navigate the world. We want to be perceived a certain way, even if we know at our ... VIEW POST

How do you feel when someone asks you to share a cup of coffee with them?  That request indicates that they want to connect with you and get to know you on a deeper level.  In our experience, coffee dates promote conversations that are both comforting, encouraging, and full of laughter.  Our ... VIEW POST