There’s not much that’s silent about motherhood. Since becoming a mother myself, I chuckle at the phrase “silent night, holy night” in the beloved hymn. During our difficult journey to have children, I dreamed of the days I could sit in perfect stillness with a small baby snuggled up against me. What I didn’t realize … Continue reading It May Not Be a Silent Night
Every Christmas is an opportunity to point your heart towards the coming of Christ. In the midst of our baking frenzy, piles of decor, and endless lists of gifts to give, it's crucial to carve out time personally and with your family to remember the reason we celebrate: the coming of our Savior Jesus. Whether … Continue reading Advent Resources for the Whole Family
Now that I'm preparing for Baby #2, I've been processing all over again what to buy, how to set up a nursery and everything in between. I figured now was as good a time as any to share a few of my favorites and must-haves for any new mamas out there! Nursery The first thing … Continue reading An (Honest) List of Baby Must-Haves
I have people ask me all the time for recommendations of books, Bible studies, and other resources for certain seasons of life or current struggles. I finally listed them all in one place (and hope to keep adding to it) as a resource whenever you need it. Studying the Bible Chronologically I have been going … Continue reading Bible Study & Book Recommendations
“I just wish they would stop trying to ‘fix’ me,” said Talia* of a singles conference she had attended. Talia is a wonderful, middle-aged, Christian lady who works at her church. She’s never been married. I saw the hurt and rejection in Megan’s* eyes as she told me about a boy she liked who had … Continue reading 3 Reminders in Singleness
When my husband and I first got married, money was extremely tight. I’d pick up odd jobs and sell things to make an extra few hundred dollars a month. When it comes to being wise with money, I’ve learned a lot over the years. But there is one tip that has stuck with me: when … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Extra Money This Month
Moving with a three-month-old baby might have been the craziest thing I've ever done, but God wrote this story each step of the way. Mason had accepted a position as an Associate Pastor in a small town in western Kentucky (that had just been destroyed by a tornado). Let’s just say that housing was limited … Continue reading Making Our First House a Home
Summertime is inevitably a time of spiritual dryness. There are distractions, vacations, celebrations and so many other things that tempt our time away from the things that matter most. As I pondered what this summer would be, three things immediately came to mind. These are warnings I give MYSELF first and foremost, because I've struggled … Continue reading 3 cautions for Christian women this summer
I can remember seeing my parents study their Bibles in the quiet of each morning. “Why is this so important to them?” I always wondered. In my many years of walking with the Lord, I’ve discovered countless reasons why daily Bible reading is crucial in my life and spiritual walk. But these are a few … Continue reading 3 reasons to make studying the Bible part of your daily life
Why does she always look better than me? What can I do to have what he has? Where did they get that kind of money/job/relationship/house? Questions like these often take up residence in our minds. Comparison runs rampant if we let it. Being a new mom, I‘ve recently caught myself mid-spiral in thoughts that question … Continue reading Comparison loses all power at the cross
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