Honest Contemplations and Week Three of the Reading Group
Do you ever have those days where the cumulative effect of the urgent, must-be-done-soon tasks is a bit overwhelming? I’m having one of…
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Encouragement for When You Have a Dream
In the small map-dot town of Mansfield, Missouri stands a home that houses a desk bearing a unique claim to…
Our Whirlwind Travels and Week Two of the Reading Group
This last week was a busy one for us. Last Sunday, my husband boarded a plane bound for the jungles of…
Welcome to Week One of the Reading Group
Today we dive into week one of our first-ever online reading group, and I’m excited to share this little adventure…
When the Mess of Anxiety Takes Root in Your Heart
It’s been two years now. Two years since I looked fear in the face and boarded a plane bound for…
Announcing the FIRST Faith and Composition Reading Group
Vulnerability, transparency, accountability … it’s often a difficult thing to put skin on those words. They require a certain amount…
What the Cross Means to a Tired Mama
There are piles of laundry to be washed and folded, and sticky spots are scattered upon the kitchen floor. The…
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Why We Won’t be Giving Our Kids an Easter Basket
This post originally appeared on March 29, 2013. I originally began this post as a compilation of ideas for candy-alternative…
A Changed Perspective {Finding the Blessing in the Mess}
I herd the kids into the car and rush off to the boy’s school. Perpetually late, I can’t ever seem…
Mom Unmasked {Embracing Authenticity in Motherhood}
Last Friday I had one of those days. Perhaps you know the kind … when pressures and concerns weigh heavy,…
Let Our Words Speak Life
Last week, I treated my daughters to breakfast at a local restaurant. As I was filling my coffee cup—the baby…
For the Days You Feel Small
Tiny Legos litter the floor, and miniature dinner plates adorn my table. I match pint-sized socks and fold little pairs…