The ‘Coffee With Jesus’ Blog
Clutter has a way of freezing us in place (pun intended, as it’s currently in the single digits here in North Jersey!). It sits while we linger in indecision, sometimes for years: What do I do with this? What if I need it later? Am I ready to let it go? Over time, piles become burdens—not always because…
Hi friends – as I pondered what to write about this month, I thought about the season of waiting I happen to be in. We all enter this space at times and if we’re honest, it’s rarely comfortable. Waiting for a decision to be made. Waiting for a lab report to come back. Waiting for…
Hello friends— have you ever heard of this decluttering method? (Quite a catchy name, that’s for sure!) It’s called ‘cleaning’ because the Swedish word döstädning includes tidying and putting things in order, but the practice is really about thoughtfully decluttering your life. Rather than being morbid, its purpose is to simplify life now while easing the…
It’s been quite a month on the home front — joyful moments followed by lots of crushing ones. I think about a sermon I recently heard and three simple yet powerful words that Jesus spoke over a raging storm: “Hush, be still.” (Mark 4:39). The comfort and rest they immediately brought me was profound. He spoke these…
Hello friends – this past week I spent time with a former colleague who’s become one of my dearest friends. We’ve known each other for over 12 years and have supported one another through all kinds of business transitions. As we reflected on the many amazing people we worked with over the years, I noticed…
Hey friends – ever heard of the term ‘sentimental clutter? This refers to having an excessive amount of belongings that are special or meaningful such as childhood mementos, family heirlooms. or keepsakes. Even though I’ve gotten pretty good at purging, I discovered a hidden stash of my own. It started when my youngest son got…
Life isn’t easy, and each day often brings new challenges – some of which can be deeply painful or even traumatic. While everyone experiences hardship differently, one truth stands out: it’s not what happens TO us, but what we DO with what happens to us. In the face of difficulty, it’s easy to allow ourselves…
Identity is a word we often hear, but rarely stop to define for ourselves. Knowing who you are and what makes you uniquely you is crucial. Why? It informs the foundation of your sense of self, helps you to make choices that align with your values and enables you to build authentic relationships. Knowing who…
Spring invites fresh starts and renewed energy, and there’s no better place to begin than your closet. But your stuff reveals more than you realize. As a professional organizer, I’ve seen firsthand how cluttered closets filled with things from every stage of life can weigh us down. From tangled hangers to outfits tied to old…
Hi friends – as I hear the birds chirping outside, Spring is certainly in the air. Trees are beginning to bud, and the crocuses are rising up out of the ground. Underneath the soil are roots of beautiful plants and flowers – but also of weeds. Those bothersome plants must be dealt with before they…