There's something so lovely and mysterious about Advent, isn't there? As Christians, the Advent journey is a way we prepare our hearts for Christmas Day, the day we celebrate Jesus' birth. It's a long-awaited promise finally fulfilled—when humanity would be given Immanuel, meaning "God with us." This season, we'll be starting our own Advent series, each week dialing in on a passage from Scripture that paves the way for Christ's birth. That fateful night in Bethlehem had long since been planned, the events orchestrated by God Himself. From the beginning, He had a plan to redeem and re ..read more

Fall has arrived, LiF sisters! Its hasty arrival has us donning our sweaters, cozying up with a hot cup of coffee, and seeing what Jesus has for us in this season. As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there's a natural sense of transition in the world around us. Fall is a season that invites us to reflect on the changes within ourselves and set new intentions for our spiritual journey. It's a time to draw closer to God, deepen our faith, and align our lives with His purpose. In this blog post, we will explore the ten best spiritual intentions to set this fall, providing ..read more

As a late bloomer in life, I can say with the utmost sincerity that the valleys of my life have been the most formative, the most beautiful seasons I've experienced. Ask anyone who's dealt with their fair share of chaos and heartbreak and they'll likely tell you that while it was an incredibly difficult chapter (one they'd rather not relive again!) that they saw God moving in their hearts and in their character more than ever before.  It's often those moments of obscurity and doubt that we come face to face with God Himself.  For this reason alone, the struggles are worth it. As ..read more

At some point or another, we all seem to be let down by someone in the church. A misguided comment, a forgotten invitation, a clash of personalities—any of these things can lead to a disconnect with your fellow churchgoers. When it does inevitably happen, it's startling and sets us off. At least, I know it does for me.     This is the church—a place to feel safe, understood, included, fully embraced. It's disheartening when it's not the pristine picture of community we long for, ache for, were created for. How do we move forward when we've been hurt by this community ..read more

Happy Valentine's Day, LiF sisters! What a beautiful day it is—we get to celebrate Jesus' love with those around us. It may seem like a trivial holiday, but I like to take advantage of every opportunity to celebrate God's gift to us, and our loved ones is definitely one of them. I'm sharing four of my favorite new t-shirts for Valentine's Day, perfect for dates, church, or simply lounging around at home. There's truly something for everyone.    His Love Never Fails Above all, LiF sister, I pray you recognize how dearly loved by you, but those around you and by Jesus, too. Tha ..read more

Nothing seemed to be intuitive. Those early weeks with a newborn challenged me in every way, causing me to question everything I thought I knew about motherhood and what it would entail. While there were certainly moments of beauty and incomparable love, this journey to and through motherhood has been one of my greatest challenges in life, but more importantly, it's been one of my greatest conduits to God.  For today's blog post, I'm sharing how motherhood, with all of its unique trials and moments of intricate beauty, ultimately points us to God. There's so much to learn about Jesus ..read more

Oh what fun! The season of hot chocolate sipping, Christmas caroling, snowman making (and more!) is here and there are so many reasons to celebrate. At the heart of it all lays the true reason for the season—Jesus' birth. It's a beautiful time of year, and we invite you to pause and consider the significance of our Savior's arrival on earth with these beloved Bible verses. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever should believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” ~ John 3:16 "For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and ..read more

We've all been there—gathered around the dining room table, staring down at your plate as you push the same glob of mashed potatoes around, trying to lay low as your family argues. Try as you might to make the holidays more peaceful, your family still tends to bicker about anything and everything. Could be about the politics of the day, the weather, or family gossip. Whatever it's about, your dining room table scene is not the tranquil picture you envisioned, is it?  While we all wish we had zero family drama, the fact is, we live in a broken world. We love our families, even though they ..read more

You've probably heard this before—the older you get, the harder it is to make (and sustain) friends.  When I chat with my friends, they all tell me the same thing. As we grow older, get married, have children, have jobs, our schedule gets busier and busier. It can get more difficult to meet new people and make time for them in our jam-packed day.  There's something beautiful that happens when we slow down and reconnect with those we love most. Whether it's a heartfelt catch-up over a cup of coffee, a check-in text, or a long-awaited phone call. How can we make thi ..read more

Why is it so hard to be cheerful? To be generous? This is a question I ask myself often. No matter how far along I seem to get in my faith journey, there are still seasons where I quite frankly don't feel very loving. I want to focus on what I want, versus the needs of others.  Makes it tough for this month in particular—the ultimate season of giving, of serving, of happiness, of togetherness.  If you're like me, you recognize the need to rectify our attitudes, to try our very best to be more like Jesus, in whatever way possible. I don't know about you, but I feel the most bitte ..read more