Welcome to 2020! I hope you'll pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and start off your year with some encouragement and motivation. One of my favorite traditions of entering a new year is choosing a #oneword. Margaret Feinberg introduced the idea to me, and it's been an amazing journey the last few … Continue reading Savor
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A Year With Bloom
With next Thursday set aside for an extra special guest blog, this is my last official blog of 2019! My time with bloom is nearing its end. It's time to reflect, to look back, to remember. I love seeing how God has tied my past one words together. Breathe, Held, Bloom. Transplanting, Resting, Blooming. “Send … Continue reading A Year With Bloom
Tagalong
My Grandpa loved crossword puzzles. On my visit to Washington earlier this month, I was looking through one of the last crossword puzzles he worked on before he passed away. Puzzle 90. My mom had told Alexa to play Lauren Daigle a few minutes before and the song Once and For All was playing. My … Continue reading Tagalong
For Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner! We are making some last minute preparations at Liberty Church, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all the moms this Sunday! I want to dedicate today's blog to my amazing Mom and share one of the things that makes her such an inspiration. Last year I … Continue reading For Mother’s Day
You Belong
Sometimes hard things in life are opportunities to dig deeper. Sometimes what's seen on the surface has a root below that needs addressed. We can either numb the pain and cover up the offense, or we can choose to deal with the dirt and ask the tough questions. Why did that comment throw me off? … Continue reading You Belong
Grains of Sand
I love the beach. It’s one of my favorite places to be. To sit in the sand and watch the waves roll in... I love it! But I’ve found I’m a fan of the sand when it’s at the beach... not in our clothes, shoes or car! (We may or may not still have some … Continue reading Grains of Sand
What I’m Learning About Love
Marriage is hard. It takes work, effort. We have to be learning and growing, even if the pace is slow, or we will slide into a pit of complacency. If we're stagnant, we're decaying, breaking down. We were created to flourish and thrive, to move forward, together. Years ago, a dear mentor of mine told … Continue reading What I’m Learning About Love
My Race to Run 