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
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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
Watch Out For My Roots
I don't see a lot of commercials on TV, but through years I've always been fond of this one. I have many memories of walking or running outside with loved ones, reciting this girl's line - "Watch out for my rooo-ooots!" We all have roots; whether they are shallow or growing deep, whether they're dry … Continue reading Watch Out For My Roots
The Best Valentine
We were created for relationships, but that doesn't mean it's always marked by chocolates and roses. You may be single and loving it, divorced or widowed, happily married or unhappily married. No matter what your relationship status is, no matter how you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day (or how you feel about it) – you are LOVED … Continue reading The Best Valentine
Memories of My Miscarriage
Sometimes I think we go through hard things and then hide them. Or at least not talk about them. Sometimes it's easier to avoid them. Maybe it's too raw and real. We let memories fade and time pass and sometimes, we forget. We forget how God was with us, and we forget that people are … Continue reading Memories of My Miscarriage
My Essential Self
This blog has been in my drafts folder for at least six months. Today seemed like a good day to finish it. I am so grateful to Shauna Niequist for teaching me this phrase: "my essential self." I first read it in her book, Present Over Perfect, toward the end of 2017. I see it … Continue reading My Essential Self
Bloom
Definition of bloom (ˈblüm) - verb to produce or yield flowers, to support abundant plant life to mature into achievement of one's potential, to flourish in youthful beauty, freshness, or excellence; to shine out, glow; to become more apparent or fully expressed (as in flavor or aroma) to appear or occur unexpectedly or in remarkable … Continue reading Bloom
My Race to Run 