Life
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Thorns
“Of such an one will I glory: yet of, myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth; but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to Continue reading
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In all things
Give thanks in everything… this is the will of God for the Christian. I love it when the Bible is clear about what pleases God. I have I love/hate relationship with rules. I have a natural rebellious streak in me, just ask my mom about my teen years. So, for me, being told what to Continue reading
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Monday Motivation
Whether you read this on a Monday or not I hope to leave you with a dash of motivation for your day. In almost every mom group I’ve been in I’ve heard it said that waking up before the children is the only path to sanity. Women wake up at 5 or even 4 AM Continue reading
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The importance of friends
I know I write about friendship a lot but, man, they’re so important in life. My earliest memories involve friends. My best friend growing up was named, Erin. She and I did so much together. I confided in her, laughed with her, cried with her, fought with her. We did it all and that relationship Continue reading
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The Self-Controlled Man = Freedom
I was listening to a great podcast while making dinner last night on building habits in our children and the podcaster mentioned that she reminds her children nearly every day that a self-controlled man is a free man. The podcast episode was so good I listened to it multiple times because, if I’m being honest, Continue reading
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The Quiet Life
What if it’s not your lot in life to be the next Elizabeth Elliot, Joan of Arc or Mother Theresa. What if you’re just meant to embrace a quiet life while being diligent with the Father’s business? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 says,”But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye Continue reading
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Birthday special.
Today, my son turns 13! I say this every year, regardless of the age of my children, but MAN THAT WENT FAST! Every birthday I reflect on that person’s, or myself, past, present, and future. I remember my babies tiny fingers and toes, I remember the funny way they said their names as toddlers, and Continue reading
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Millennial Friendships
Having friends is hard. I’m finding that it’s even harder to make friends or maintain friendships as a millennial, especially a millennial mom. Here’s some of my experiences. With our current culture telling us that we must always be available to anyone at any time it can be tempting to just shut out the world Continue reading
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Free to Fail
Dear Me, Failure is an option in the daily risk of life. Failure is not an identity only an outcome. Failure is a teacher. Start living life boldly with the fear of failure and trying anyway. Without failure, success isn’t so sweet. Maybe you needed that note as well. Continue reading
The Millennial Mom 