I love and appreciate when things go according to plan. Typically my plan. Yes, I'm an #Enneagram1. Naturally, detours are not my friend. They're time-suckers and plan-killers. They're inconveniences. The destination is the same, and we know the normal route is quicker, and yet someone somewhere decided to close the road. Last week I had … Continue reading Beauty in the Detour
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Tug of War
This guest blog is written by one of my dear mentors from Washington, Arlene Koski. God started knitting our hearts together shortly after I met Arlene. I quickly asked her to mentor me, knowing I was desperate for connections with people further along in their walk with the Lord. Her reply? "Yes, but only if … Continue reading Tug of War
Provision for the Path
I was recently challenged to take my husband on a date and to remember how we met, to think back on our story. To not talk about kids or work, but to reminisce about our journey together. So we did. And God showed me so much along the way. We have had some beautiful fall … Continue reading Provision for the Path
Overcoming Defeat
I had the honor of sharing a few thoughts at Liberty Church on Sunday and wanted to post it here for any that missed it. ❤ I believe God wants you to know that He’s with you and He’s for you. He has not forsaken you or forgotten you; you are not abandoned or alone. … Continue reading Overcoming Defeat
Face the Pain
I received an advanced reader copy of The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts by Sarah Mae from B&H Publishing; this is my honest review. This book is a beautiful story. It's Sarah's story; it's her mom's story. I love a good story. I will say there are some hard-to-read parts of their story. … Continue reading Face the Pain
The Yoke on Me
Matthew 11:28-30 has been everywhere lately. I'm starting to get the hint and am processing what's packed into these 3 verses. Countless books and commentaries have been written on them. Today, I'd love to share just a glimpse of what He's put on my heart. I pray it encourages you to dig deeper! "Come to … Continue reading The Yoke on Me
When it’s Hard to Love (part 2)
My most-read blog to date was published on April 27, 2016. Ironically, it was probably my hardest blog to publish. It's the raw and real, a topic that's not really discussed, something I've struggled with for the better part of motherhood. I wish I could tell you that three years have passed and I've mastered … Continue reading When it’s Hard to Love (part 2)
My Race to Run 