I don’t know when or how it happened, but somewhere along the twenty-three-year long path I’ve been walking with the LORD, I began to have unrealistic expectations for myself as a Christian. Before I knew it, I was living out of desperation in light of those expectations.  For instance, early on especially, I remember impressing … Continue reading Simple Devotion. Simple Delight.

The game of hide and seek is fun no matter how old you are, but it’s absolutely adorable when you’re playing with a little one who thinks they’re unseen when they're actually in the open, where everyone can see them.  The term that describes this is called object permanence, which is the ability to “know … Continue reading “I See You” ~ God

When my teenage son texted me, “TBH” a few years back, I had to stop and think, “What does that even mean?”  To be honest (😊), I’ll be the first to say that I’m not the sharpest linguist in the SMS language, but I can figure things out pretty quick with a little search on … Continue reading IDK

Pick up a relationship book or listen to a marriage podcast and you’ll soon discover that experts overwhelmingly agree that the little things matter.  Like, everyday conversations, interactions and efforts that occur in our relationships.  They help to determine whether or not we’re thriving or just surviving, enjoying one another, or simply tolerating the other.  … Continue reading “It’s the Little Things” and Recess

Fall is not the time for slip-n-slide water games or for sledding down the hills in the snow.  At least we hope not. However, I’m here to tell you that both of these statements are true AND that I have personally slid into the month of November.  How can that be? It’s a phenomenon called … Continue reading Did You Slide Into November?

How many of you love the first week of school?  And all the mothers say, hallelujah and amen! Getting into a routine, marking things on the calendar, and knowing that my kids are ready (or not, here they go!) to learn and grow in their understanding of the world, who they are and the disciplines … Continue reading Leaving Room for Life

The many years that I have struggled with chronic illness have given me a passion to help others on their journey with it. Check out these entries (the newest will be here at the top) for some helpful insights and meaningful encouragement! ENTRY 3: BIG QUESTIONS? BE OKAY WITH THE GRAY. Today’s Takeaway: Acknowledging that … Continue reading Chronicles of Chronic Illness

I never saw my burnout coming.  Well, let’s say this: in hindsight it’s easy to see how it was inevitably heading my direction, but in the years and seasons leading up to it I didn’t really have a clue that I was carefully and quite meticulously making my way to a place of complete exhaustion … Continue reading From Burnout to Beauty: A New Beginning to My Story

In today’s quick little post, I want to give you a sneak peek look behind the scenes of what’s going on in my head and my heart as I launch my online event this Christmas season called “Celebrate the Story: And See How the Savior Renews Yours.” I just have to say that I am … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Celebrate the Story

The year that was ahead of us 364 days ago is now behind us.  Can you believe it?  We’re starting the year of our Lord, 2022, whether we’re ready for it or not.  The next twelve months are before us, and though we cannot know all the details, we can know that there will be … Continue reading Prayer: Journal Through 2022