I sit down hesitantly in the creamy gray pleather waiting area chair. I look around wondering, “Did anyone hear me come in?” “Maybe they thought the door ding was just the lady who passed me from the bathroom, arm taped with petite IV tubes hanging and a giant blue bandaid to hold them taught to her skin. I click my home screen on and scroll my phone, opening a few apps to try and distract my mind. “Why do needles and the blood they draw out bother me so bad.” “Ok, ok, Pinterest I need a pleasant distraction here. Take my mind off this ozone treatment I chose to have today.” “Oh, why did I dec ..read more

Boundaries…an idea I had never put any thought to until I realized I didn’t have any. Boundaries are not only important but a necessity in one’s life. I didn’t even know what boundaries were, but boy, when I figured it out, I realized what the lack of boundaries had brought to my life. Over-commitment, exhaustion, irritation, frustration…do any of these words ring a bell? I had set myself up for failure after failure because I never recognized boundaries to keep me within the confines of my limitations. Yes, limits. We all have them, and as much as we want to think we can do it all and with ex ..read more

Standing in my bathroom on a warm April afternoon, I held the most unexpected news in my hands. I was pregnant. Against all odds, I had conceived again. After two miscarriages early in my marriage, I wondered if I would ever see those double blue lines. For six years I prayed for a baby. I was hopeful. But as each year slowly ticked by, my diagnosis of unexplained infertility loomed like a mysterious fog that wouldn’t lift. But here I was. I wanted to embrace the joy of this miraculous news, but I was deeply afraid to celebrate. I silently prayed, Please, God. Protect this little life inside o ..read more

As busy moms, we need to make the most of our time. The struggle is real to find fun things to do together that us moms will enjoy just as much as our kids. Oftentimes, I find fun and exciting things to do, but there are too many catches. They either take so much energy to plan that I am drained by the time we get started, make such a huge mess the fun is sucked right out, cost a lot of money, or just aren’t life-giving. I have found a few fun things to do with your kids that are: Relaxing, and you can do them right at home Budget-Friendly Have a positive message Kids Faith Krate Kids Faith Kr ..read more

In the world we live in, being content is not always easy. We have the option to turn to worldly fixes for our stressful moments. While those fixes may help for a while, they are all temporary. So, where do you turn to for comfort and a new perspective on being content no matter what is going on around you? The Bible contains so many encouraging verses on finding true happiness. But God’s Word goes beyond encouraging. His words are truly transformative when you allow them to sink into your soul. A changed heart brings a changed perspective, and a changed perspective brings true contentment. 20 ..read more

Why is it important to refine our faith? Perhaps a better place to start is this: ~What does your faith mean to you? ~Why is faith important in your life? ~Who is God to you? ~Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? If you don't have answers to all of these questions, that is okay. My hope is to lead you in recognizing truth by not only knowing Scripture but living it out every single day. Our faith and hope are strengthened when we are grounded in the Word of God. Let's build a solid foundation together that is strengthened through the refining process. David was a devoted servant o ..read more

We are consumed by the identity of mom alone. Because everyone around us has needs, we seem to forget our own. And when needs are neglected for too long, negativity sets in. Ugly words like resentment and regret come to the surface. In More Than A Mom by Kari Kampakis, she asks us an all-important question. "How can we practice self-love and self-care in a way that brings life?" In other words, can we as moms find a way to take care of ourselves that refreshes us and sets a good example for our family? That, my friends, is not being selfish. It is not only empowering ourselves but also the on ..read more

Contentment, something we all seem to be searching for. Our lives have enough chaos but then pile on top the craziness of our current world. Finding contentment can seem downright impossible at times. So where do we turn when the inner turmoil sets in and we are anything but content? The Bible has a lot to say about being content. As crazy as it sounds, our circumstances don’t have to define our state of happiness. We truly can find calm in the chaos no matter what is going on around us. What does the Bible say about contentment? Paul is such a great example for us to look at. In Philippians 4 ..read more

Marriage is tough. To say that is an understatement is an understatement itself. Often we create this fairy tale of what our marriages are supposed to look and feel like. But what happens when that fairy tale never became our reality. What happens when the I do's turn into I don't think I can do this anymore? Is it possible to get past the hurt and heartache that has been building up for far too long? If God created marriage, we know He had a good purpose behind it. Why then is it so hard, and how do we develop marriages that go beyond just coexisting but thriving? Yes, it is possible to whol ..read more

Who Are You Following... the title alone captures our attention. If we are sincere, could we say Jesus is Who we follow most hard after? Or do we get distracted by all of the temptations social media brings? When I picked Who Are You Following by Sadie Robertson Huff, I knew it would be a good book. What I didn't realize is how convicted I would feel from the wisdom in her words. Sadie writes with such a sweet boldness and insight far beyond her years. Have you ever said, "I wish I knew then what I know now?" I know I have. Sadie reminds me of this saying because she does know it. Her roots a ..read more