It’s my joy to bring you this month’s guest blog by Kim Menne! Kim is one of my closest friends, quick to speak life and truth, faithful to encourage, and committed to showing kindness. Kim = Kindness In Motion; it’s literally in her name. I hope you’re inspired by her words to make a difference … Continue reading Kindness In Motion
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Good Morning, Good Night
Happy #WritingWednesday! I want to share a quick word of encouragement from Psalm 92, highlighting verse 2. Psalm 92A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night…- Psalm 91:1-2 … Continue reading Good Morning, Good Night
Inviting Adoption Back to the Table
I love bringing you a different guest blog each month… this one is from Chelsea Winfield! I met Chelsea when we lived in Sequim, WA many years ago. She is the founder and owner of Amma’s Umma, my favorite place to shop ethically while supporting a great cause. Chelsea is an amazing mom, inspiring others … Continue reading Inviting Adoption Back to the Table
Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Just because my trauma looks different than yours, doesn’t mean it’s not real. I might be opening a can of worms… but I think it might be necessary. I’ve been toting around some heavy emotional baggage for decades. Various forms of abuse, even if small and spread out, were compounded throughout my childhood and beyond, … Continue reading Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
The Father Who Knows
I love when certain areas of my life overlap in meaningful ways. My teenage daughter and I are currently on a book launch team for Elizabeth Laing Thompson’s upcoming release, All the Feels for Teens! I’m also part of a Bible Study for Psalms 61-90 from The Daily Grace Co. called Seek. This past week … Continue reading The Father Who Knows
Refocus on the Father
For the past four weeks, we’ve been establishing rhythms and trying to find a balance between work and play and rest. I’ve been studying some Psalms and I’m inspired by David, by how he kept turning to God, kept trusting His timing and His ways. In the face of trouble and suffering, David continued to … Continue reading Refocus on the Father
TRUST: Through Rest, Understanding, Surrender & Truth
In our weekly staff prayer time, I journaled some prayers and verses… Your word doesn’t return void. Your ways and Your thoughts are higher than mine (Isaiah 55:8-11). Daily You bear our burdens (Psalm 68:19). We lay it all at your feet. Every burden, every lie, every fear, every heavy and ill-fitting thing.We make room. … Continue reading TRUST: Through Rest, Understanding, Surrender & Truth
My Race to Run 