One of the main purposes for starting this blog years ago that then grew into my art business is being vulnerable and transparent as a benefit to anyone God places in my path. Being an open book allows other people to let down their guard and realize they aren't alone in their struggles in life. … Continue reading Here’s to NOT Starting a Diet Today!
Healing
Stop Hiding. Shame is Not Your Guide
There’s this thing that keeps up isolated, this thing that keeps us from being freely connected to Christ and the people in our lives. I’ve been pondering this thing, SHAME, because of the destruction I see it causing. Shame is a liar. It tells us that our sin, our struggle, our mess is unique. It … Continue reading Stop Hiding. Shame is Not Your Guide
Yes, Let’s Talk About Anna Duggar
I was scrolling through my news feed on Facebook recently, when I noticed two of my friends shared the same post, which basically said, "Let's talk about Anna Duggar." I thought, "Yes! Let's talk about Anna!" Anytime there is a scandal involving a man being unfaithful in the media, I always hurt for his wife. … Continue reading Yes, Let’s Talk About Anna Duggar
I Will Rise Out of These Ashes
Are you struggling to get out of debt? Do you feel like you’re in a hole so deep, you’ll never be able to climb out? As I’ve mentioned here before, Dustin and I have struggled quite a bit financially. However, we’re starting to gain some momentum toward freedom from past mistakes. Without going into detail … Continue reading I Will Rise Out of These Ashes
I’m Taking the Road to Health Less Traveled
Friends, I have been looking forward to sharing this post with you so much! It's no secret to people who know me that I geek out about natural health. I've spent at least half of my life learning about food and how it affects us, body and soul. I was very athletic from a young … Continue reading I’m Taking the Road to Health Less Traveled
An Invitation to Be Real
I recently started reading Donald Miller's new book, Scary Close. In a way, I'm a Donald Miller fangirl, at least as much as an introverted, down-to-earth momma would be. I mean, it's not like that screaming, crying, wearing a t-shirt with his face on it kind of fandom. More like the kind of excitement you feel when you've … Continue reading An Invitation to Be Real
When Mother’s Day is the Worst
May 9, 1989 was the day my birth mother died, so believe me, I know - sometimes Mother's Day is the WORST. When everyone else is celebrating, but your heart is full of ache, how do you handle it? Every year, hundreds of thousands of women die from cancer, heart disease, suicide, car accidents, childbirth complications, stroke...Everywhere … Continue reading When Mother’s Day is the Worst
To My Birth Mother on Her Birthday
Dear Mom, Today, you would have been celebrating your birthday. It's hard to believe so much time has passed that you'd be in your mid 50's. I usually recognize your birthday, and then try not to think about it much. Avoidance has been my way of coping with your and Jamie’s “dates”...birthdays and last days. I … Continue reading To My Birth Mother on Her Birthday
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