Encouraging Mammas Through Grace-filled Conversations
“(Fill in the blank) looked different this year.” Is anybody else sick of hearing that statement? Not because it isn’t true or applicable, but for me, it’s a constant reminder of just how disrupted our lives were this year. I found myself using that statement more times than I cared to this year. And as [...]
collaborate. Life gets busy. I get tired. And far too many times I forget that I’m not supposed to be doing this whole thing in my own strength anyway. My own strength leads me to burnout. To frustration. To feeling like a failure and ultimately to immobility. That’s not what He has for me. When [...]
When my friend and sorority sister Stephanie Thurling asked me to write a guest post for her blog Raising Prayerful Kids to tackle the issue of racism and how to talk to children about it, I hesitated for a few minutes. At the time of her ask, my emotions were fried, and I didn't think [...]
Our Family on Easter 2020 If I’m being honest, I really wasn’t looking forward to Easter this year. Which, that in and of itself is a sign of the times, because Easter is usually my JAM! But as I tried to psyche myself up with every day that lead up to today, I just couldn’t [...]
It is a debate that seems to resurface in waves throughout our existence. Sometimes the waves are small gatherings of wake washing upon the shore, and other times the waves are 6-foot tall swells; perfect for surfing, but disastrous for discussion. It can be a polarizing topic that causes people to tip toe around it… [...]
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” John 11:25 NIV The weight of what Jesus did on the cross and what it means for my life has never been glossed over. It consistently leaves me in awe, but the [...]
I set out to say all of these things in written form, but each time I tried, the words on the screen just couldn't justify the emotions I was feeling. So here you go. My first ever Vlog. (Video Blog)
Dear America, It appears that you are going through a bit of an identity crisis right now. I have been through a few of those in my lifetime as well. What has helped me get through these confusing times is when people who know me well have reminded me of who I am. I would [...]
This song has been on repeat in my mind for weeks now. I think it’s because the words resonate so deeply with me. I grew up in an environment that focused more on the judgment of God rather than His extravagant love for me. I had this image of God in my mind of Him [...]
This morning at the breakfast table, my 7 year old asked each of us what we wanted to work on in the New Year. I asked her where she got such a concept from, and she said that they talked about it in her class before Winter Break. (She's in 1st grade by the way.) [...]
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