Happy Thanksgiving! And Happy Thoughtful Thursday! I am honored to bring you a guest blog this week from Chelsea Dutta! I met Chelsea before we moved to Pennsylvania. She is the founder and leader of Amma's Umma, my favorite fair-trade place to shop. Chelsea introduced me to so many incredible things in the short time … Continue reading Misery Ridge – Why I Didn’t Allow Myself to Trust My Feelings This Year
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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
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)
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
Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
When my oldest child was a baby, I had an assignment from my discipler to write Proverbs 31:10-31 in my own words. It was my first experience paraphrasing a portion of Scripture, and I loved it. I enjoyed researching the meanings behind the words and trying to capture them in a fresh light. I had … Continue reading Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
Leftovers
Special occasions are cause for special meals in our house! Whether it's a holiday, birthday or anniversary - we make sure our favorite dinners are on the menu. This past Monday was one of those days. It was the 15th anniversary of when I first walked up the front steps of Turning Point Church and … Continue reading Leftovers
A Safe Place For Blueberry Stains
My best friend Stacie sent me this piece of writing and it was too good not to share with you! Which inspired something new for 2019 here at "My Race to Run" - every few weeks, I am going to bring you a hand-selected guest blog from a different person in my life. Stacie Van … Continue reading A Safe Place For Blueberry Stains
My Race to Run 