You’ve heard of work-life balance, right? What about trying to find balance within yourself? We all have at least 2 parts to our identity at birth (child & boy/girl). As time goes on, we have new parts of our identity added while some parts change, and then there are some that will always remain. Some examples ofContinueContinue reading “Seeking: Balance”
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Opportunities Await: Waiting on God
I just returned from a conference that gave me so much more knowledge and action items to take back with me when I return to the office. That being said, my future remains on my mind. While I am trying to remain open minded and open handed, I often drift off into what I thinkContinueContinue reading “Opportunities Await: Waiting on God”
The Blessing of Messiness: A Reminder for Moms of Infants/Toddlers that You’re Not Alone and Doing Amazing!
What a blessing it is: To be a mother To hold this precious child in your arms as they doze off into dreamland. To be so tired but unable to sleep because you are still in so much awe that you have the honor and privilege to nurture and love this child for the restContinueContinue reading “The Blessing of Messiness: A Reminder for Moms of Infants/Toddlers that You’re Not Alone and Doing Amazing! “
Anticipating Eternity
Advent is defined as: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays. the coming or second coming of Christ. So we celebrate the Birth of Jesus during the Christmas season, but we also wait expectantly forContinueContinue reading “Anticipating Eternity”
Living Out God’s Story
Writing has been a love of mine since I was very young! I’ve always had a wild imagination and loved to make up stories. Before I could write I’d paint pictures and bring them to my grandmother telling her what was happening in the paintings. The saint of a woman she is created a watercolorContinueContinue reading “Living Out God’s Story”
Testimonies Set Ablaze
We cannot stay quiet! We cannot shy away from the uncomfortable conversation! We cannot let the negativity and darkness of this world silence us. When we as Christians don’t speak up, it shows complacency, lukewarm faith, and that we aren’t focusing on what truly matters…salvation in Christ for all! I’m not saying we should goContinueContinue reading “Testimonies Set Ablaze”
How Will They Know?
I have many friends who are hurting, who are angry, who don’t see the point in believing in a God, who in their experience won’t truly love them for who they are anyway. These people that I love have been bruised, burned and scarred by the Church, by people who claim to be Christ followersContinueContinue reading “How Will They Know?”
Where is the Hope?
For months, I have had a lot on my mind in regard to those who are hurting around me. When I find out someone I know doesn’t know Jesus or isn’t interested in knowing him, it breaks my heart. I always try to ask questions without seeming to pry too much. I just want toContinueContinue reading “Where is the Hope?”
In the Middle of Life’s Raging Storms
One morning this past week, our German Shepherd jumped in our bed before it was time for my alarm to go off, so a little earlier than preferred… but I digress.He usually only does this when there is a storm where thunder and lightning are involved. I’ve always had a heart for dogs who areContinueContinue reading “In the Middle of Life’s Raging Storms”
Restoring Our Patchwork Hearts
My grandmother used to sew EVERY day. She had a whole room dedicated to sewing machines, fabrics, thread on spools covering 2 of the 4 walls. I spent a lot of time as a child in her sewing room. There wasn’t much I didn’t watch her make over the years! All the planning, measuring, cutting,ContinueContinue reading “Restoring Our Patchwork Hearts “
Heart-Shaped Locket
When you see a heart-shaped locket, there’s a photo or two inside. The idea is that you place pictures of people you love dearly close to your heart, wearing it around your neck as a reminder that those you love are always near—even when they seem far away. We should all wear a heart-shaped locketContinueContinue reading “Heart-Shaped Locket”
Don’t Get Lost in the Weeds…
We are currently at the point in the Christian calendar between Easter and Pentecost. This is a period where we reflect on Jesus’ resurrection from the grave, his 40 days back on Earth with his disciples, and his ascension back to Heaven after giving final instructions. Pentecost is on Sunday, June 8th this year, andContinueContinue reading “Don’t Get Lost in the Weeds…”
Unapologetically
People pleasing sucks your energy right out of you… with no energy, worship can be a struggle. Constantly apologizing sometimes for just existing. Having to say, “I’m sorry” for saying “I’m sorry” because true friends aren’t going to allow you to apologize for being yourself, for needing to take care of you, for wanting toContinueContinue reading “Unapologetically”
JOY in Surrender!
Letting go, emptying yourself, surrendering all… These are not natural responses but with a God so good, when you act on the convictions of the Holy Spirit, you will be blessed, filled with hope, and fueled by faith to press on. Trusting God, knowing he is faithful and just, that he hasn’t failed you andContinueContinue reading “JOY in Surrender!”
This Old Rocking Chair
A message to my almost 2 month old son… I sit in this old rocking chair with you, my son, bundled up in a blanket on my lap with my arm wrapped around you. It’s dark in your nursery, but by the moonlight beyond the clouds there is some natural light coming through your windows. ContinueContinue reading “This Old Rocking Chair “
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