Just having a little fun today… Looking at Proverbs 31 and imagining what today’s version would be. Are you a modern woman? Whatever that is… Will you have some fun and play along with me? The Modern Proverbs 31 Woman: Proverbs 31 – The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him. […]
Recently a friend told me this sweet story, and it blessed me so much I wanted to share it with you. These are his words, and this is a true story: One day my son Christopher and I were driving back from his last day of his freshman year of college. He was particularly animated […]
My son recently got married. Weddings are exciting and also filled with so many points of possible conflict. This wedding was extra special because it was his second one. Sometimes no matter how hard you try and no matter what you do things just don’t go as you had planned. In the worst of days […]
When you smash a muffin, you’ll get crumbs. When you cook oatmeal, you’ll get mush. When you squeeze a lemon, you’ll get sour. We’ve all heard it said… When life gives you lemons make lemonade. But what if life gives you cancer? How do you make lemonade with that? If life squeezed you, what would […]
If I could go back and tell my twenty year old self a few things this is what they’d be. What would you tell yourself? See if this list of ten life hacks would match any of your own. 10 Life Hacks for the Long-haul: 1. Tomorrow you can start over. Each day is a […]
Once again, this past week I heard of another pastor committing suicide. As many of you, I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. How is this possible that this happened—again? Many of us are asking the same question. I think if we dive into the struggles and complexities of church leadership we may find some […]
My friend, Ashley, has really been rocking this stay home mandate. Please enjoy her guest post… As many of us across the world are adjusting to #quarantinelife, I thought I would share just a few ways that have helped our family Stay Encouraged. 1. START EACH DAY WITH A FAMILY DEVOTION It doesn’t have to […]
I have been living in my UGG boots. They’re warm, they’re cozy, and I feel secure in them. That’s what we need right how through this COVID-19 pandemic, warm, cozy, and secure, don’t you agree? While I’ve made my little stops at the grocery store and gas station and takeout food pickups, I’ve noticed something…people […]
I tend to be a planner. Are you? I always feel better when I have my lists made and my plans in place. I even pack days before I have to travel, just so I don’t forget anything. One time I travelled to visit a friend and once there realized I had forgotten my underwear. […]
Christmas is just weeks away. There’s so much hustle and bustle during this time of year, and frankly, I just don’t want to expend energy on rushing around. There is so much I could, and perhaps should be doing to prepare for the holiday, but I just don’t want to. I want to be still. […]
