Advocating for your kids can feel like a full-time job. Which can be extra difficult when you have a full-time job. And when you have multiple kids with various needs. I feel like each of my kids have something different they’re carrying or dealing with, and it’s an honor to come alongside them to support … Continue reading Priorities
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Courage for When You Can’t Do It All
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind. Which is why I’m so thankful to have a 48-hour retreat with the staff from our church. Perfect timing to pause the whirlwind, to connect with God and others, to enjoy the fresh mountain air (and rain)! The launch of Mint Thrift on April 8th went incredibly … Continue reading Courage for When You Can’t Do It All
Hope For Help
I don’t know where you’re at today. Maybe you’re in a great place with God. (If so, feel free to bookmark this for a later date.) But I do know that Jesus promised us that we would have trouble in this life. So for the struggling soul, the one who is having a hard time … Continue reading Hope For Help
Reality Check
What do you do when the wilderness gets wild? When it wears out its welcome? What do you do when the delay lingers? When the unknown remains a mystery? What do you do when you feel like you've circled this mountain long enough (but you're still stuck on it)? When you've been here before, and … Continue reading Reality Check
Peace
As Advent comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the fourth and final theme: peace. To me, peace is a result of assurance and trust. It's often quiet, still, silent. No matter what’s happening on the outside, I can have peace and wholeness on the inside. Even in uncertainty and in the face of … Continue reading Peace
Choices
We have a choice. It certainly doesn't feel like it at times, as so many decisions are being made for us during this pandemic. But we do have a choice. We can choose our response, our attitude, our perspective. Will we bow down to fear and doubt, or will we stand firm in our Heavenly … Continue reading Choices
A Light to Overwhelm the Darkness
I want to encourage you today for when you walk through those shadows in the valley of death, for those dark nights of the soul, for those moments where darkness seems to settle in around you. Sometimes we just need a reminder to let the Light in. ❤ Overwhelm. It's a space I hate to … Continue reading A Light to Overwhelm the Darkness
My Race to Run 