In the beautiful freedom of his love and grace. In the freedom of giving my body to him as an act of worship- scars, hurts, imperfections and all…
When the dreams for your life don’t happen
This particular summer after my senior year of college, I interned in Nashville at a highly respected publishing company. I was also enjoying the amenities and excitement of music city and meeting famous musicians. God was giving me more opportunities as a Christian writer and I was making plans to settle in and stay a …
Dear Son: Will You Please Stay 5 Forever?
Last night, we cuddled under your dream tent and read Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. As I read you squeezed my arm and said, “I love you, Mama” with your double-dimpled smile. “I love you, too, Will. I want you to stay this age forever.” “But I won’t,” you said so matter-of-factly. And my heart ached a …
Mama, this one powerful gift is already yours to give away
There’s a lot of talk about doing, but not much about just being. But you and I were never called to be supermoms, but instead faithful in our calling…
Your marriage isn’t ‘sparking joy’? Here are the five next steps you should take
Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant and author who’s inspiring millions through her books to tidy up their homes and find joy in their living environments, is changing lives. Her principles have helped my own cleaning habits. In her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, she writes, “Keep only those things that speak to your heart. …
You’re not defined by a number
I got on the scale this week and didn’t like the number screaming at me in red. Flashbacks to all the peanut butter buckeyes and sugar cookies I’d eaten in the month of December and other delicious treats haunted me. I couldn’t help those yummy plates arriving straight to my door! I’d worked so hard …
Stop judging the mom with screaming kids in the grocery store
Before I became a mom, I never understood the screaming and whining kids I’d see pulling at their mom’s jeans for the Lucky Charms on the shelf just inches from their little fingers. I’d say things to myself like, “She needs to discipline her kids. How rude are they?!” I’d even stare if there was …
Serving My Husband is a High and Noble Calling – Her View From Home
As a strong-willed and determined woman from an early age, it’s taken a lot of wisdom, growth, maturity, and lessons learned over our last 13 years together to realize the depth of my selfishness. I’d be lying if I told you I’m done learning. I often have to step outside of my comfortable bubble to study …
Dear Husband: This is how our marriage wins
The truth is we’re not against each other.
When I wondered if I was seen as a mom
That day, the sparrow continued trying to fly but its wings were damaged, but that didn’t make her any less valuable…