It's that time of year: Time to plan the family photo shoot for those Christmas cards. If you're anything like me, then you just might anticipate this occasion with the same gusto with which you await the dentist chair: You know it's part of the game, but you're always relieved when it's over ... Read More about Why and How to Plan a Yearly Photo Shoot With Your Family
4 Things Loneliness Taught Me About Friendship
For some reason, loneliness in ministry surprised me. As an idealist young pastor's wife, I just didn't expect it. You would think that growing up as the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of men who were pastors would have prepared me- in some small way- for this aspect of ... Read More about 4 Things Loneliness Taught Me About Friendship
Dear Brother of the Prodigal Son: I Relate to You More Than You May Know
Dear Brother of the Prodigal Son, I read your story again just the other day (Luke 15:11-31). Honestly, I know your story well; too well, in fact. I can't remember the first time I heard it. Or the last time I actually paid attention to the details. It's just that familiar. But ... Read More about Dear Brother of the Prodigal Son: I Relate to You More Than You May Know
When Your Child Struggles to Read {revisited}
She tried to dash them away, but I saw. Hot, salty tears slipping out of my little girl's round, blue eyes and smudging her freckled cheeks. "They can do it, Mama. They can. And I can't." Her little voice was barely above a whisper and I had to lean in close to catch the ... Read More about When Your Child Struggles to Read {revisited}
2 Things You Can Do Instead of “Not Adulting” Today
This post isn't a rant. Really, it isn't. But I feel a little concerned about a popular phrase that seems to be everywhere: On social media memes. Plastered on tee shirts. Featured in gold letters on our favorite coffee mugs . Maybe you've seen it too? It's kind of a catchy ... Read More about 2 Things You Can Do Instead of “Not Adulting” Today
Back-to-School Self Care for Homeschooling Moms & Teachers (Will You Join Me for a Mini Retreat?)
My kids and I are delving into our second week of homeschooling today. I won't lie: this school year feels just a bit daunting to me right now. For the first time ever, I have five school-age kids, ranging in ages from Kindergarten all the way up to high school. (If I've ever idolized the ... Read More about Back-to-School Self Care for Homeschooling Moms & Teachers (Will You Join Me for a Mini Retreat?)
4 Things I Do Every Day That Make Me Feel Beautiful
My friend, how do you perceive yourself today? Do you feel like a precious, cherished daughter of the King of Kings? Do you feel like you matter? Do you feel beautiful? Owning our identity as Christian women goes much, much deeper than the clothes we wear or the way we style our ... Read More about 4 Things I Do Every Day That Make Me Feel Beautiful
My Workout Routine & Goals: 6-month Update
One of my goals in January was to work out at least three times per week. The end results I wanted included: stress relief (I'm super high strung!) energy toning up my body and healing my core after five pregnancies I'm pretty sure that "working out" has been one of my New Year's ... Read More about My Workout Routine & Goals: 6-month Update
How to Build a Modest Summer Wardrobe That You’ll Love!
Do you love your wardrobe? Honestly, I do love mine. But I haven't always. I've certainly felt "stuck" when it comes to dressing well, and for a few good reasons: I was unhappy about my body image and didn't feel "good" in anything. I didn't have time to shop for clothes. I ... Read More about How to Build a Modest Summer Wardrobe That You’ll Love!
10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help You Be a Healthier Woman
If someone asked you, What's your TOP recommendation for a woman's supplement? What would you say? My guess is that most of us would answer with "prenatal vitamins" or "daily vitamins". Maybe you'd respond to that question with something different, such as "probiotics" or a favorite ... Read More about 10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help You Be a Healthier Woman
Beautiful, Healthy You | a Self-Care Series for Christian Women
I'm a woman. I love being a woman. I work hard. I plan hard. I take my various roles as a nurturer of humanity pretty seriously. My husband, my kids, my friends, my home get a lot of my energy, time, and attention. And they should. I love taking care of the people and things in ... Read More about Beautiful, Healthy You | a Self-Care Series for Christian Women
Living and Loving Well When You Have to Let Go
Last Saturday, my sister left. It was a happy, good kind of leaving... She rode away next to her husband, Aric, after a beautiful wedding and a day of celebrating with about three hundred friends and family. I've known this "leaving" was coming for about six months. But today. Well, ... Read More about Living and Loving Well When You Have to Let Go
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