by Terri | Sep 9, 2026 | Everyday Rhythms
We can’t talk about friction without talking about mornings. For many families, the day starts at full speed before anyone has even walked out the door. I remember the years of walking children to school. Every season brought its own version of morning friction....
by Terri | Sep 2, 2026 | Everyday Rhythms
Last week, we were in the kitchen looking at how small, everyday obstacles—what we’ve been calling friction—can make things feel harder than they need to be. Today, we’re exploring how friction shows up throughout the rest of our homes, quietly stealing time and...
by Terri | Aug 26, 2026 | Everyday Rhythms
If you missed the introduction to this series, you can read about it here: Friction Busters: Why Some Things Feel Harder Than They Have to Be. Friction was defined as the unnecessary obstacles that make everyday faithfulness harder than it needs to be. Today, we’re...
by Terri | Aug 19, 2026 | Everyday Rhythms
Most of us assume we need more discipline and self-control. Sometimes we do, but often what we really need is less friction. In The Pace of Peace, I talk about the difference between resistance and friction. Resistance is often internal—fear, unbelief,...
by Terri | Jul 22, 2026 | Everyday Rhythms
In the previous post, we talked about learning to receive the fruit God has placed in the season we’re actually living, instead of constantly comparing it to someone else’s—or even to a previous season of our own lives. You’ll find it here, if you...
by Terri | Jul 15, 2026 | Everyday Rhythms
Last week, we talked about why the goal is not squeezing more into our days, but learning to receive more life from them. You can catch up here: Stop Trying to Squeeze More Into Your Days. As I continued reflecting on that, another question surfaced. If I’m learning...