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
It is Possible to Live TOO Small
If you have read many of my blog posts, you may already know that I really like the idea of minimalism and its benefits. I believe in living small, and I try to keep my life relatively simple. However, the last five years have taught me that it is possible to live TOO small. Sometimes, … Continue reading It is Possible to Live TOO Small
The One That Got Away
Hey friends, how are you? I am doing well, and I find my days very full between two kids, creating art, etc. I've been feeling the need to write for some time now, and tonight my heart just became heavy enough with a message to make it a reality. "The one that got away" has … Continue reading The One That Got Away
2017, The Year of Grace
I always look forward to January 1. It's a fresh start...and I really need a fresh start this time. Last year was one of the best years of my life, but also one of the hardest. I am deep-down-in-my-soul tired. Physically, I'm exhausted because apparently not every baby in the world will sleep through the night like … Continue reading 2017, The Year of Grace
“She Pondered Them in Her Heart”: A Year in Reflection
Recently in our young adult Bible study, Dustin read about Jesus' birth in Luke 2. In this account, there were shepherds who heard about Jesus from angels and went to see Him. Verses 18 and 19 say, "And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And … Continue reading “She Pondered Them in Her Heart”: A Year in Reflection
A Sense of Meaning: Update on My New Normal
Hey friends, thanks for stopping in. My heart is full tonight, so I thought I'd write. There've been a lot of things I would have written about the last few months, but the days have been long and full of memories and struggle and meaning. I'd be lying if I said I savored every moment. … Continue reading A Sense of Meaning: Update on My New Normal
Your Childhood Joy
Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you were downtrodden, depressed, anxious, or lonely? Maybe you're experiencing that time right now? Unfortunately, I've spent a great deal of my adult life like that, despite having a relationship with Christ. The Bible says Jesus came so we could have life to the full … Continue reading Your Childhood Joy
July 2016 Update
I had good intentions to write this post early in the month, but it's summer in the Midwest, and we are living life to the fullest while the weather is warm. Maybe it's better, because I have more to say than I did 26 days ago. When you're raising tiny people, a lot can happen … Continue reading July 2016 Update
A White Girl from a Small Town
Laying awake at 4 am trying to grasp for straws. Social media is a whirlwind of people falling on either side of a debate that shouldn't be. There's been violence once again in our country. White cops, black civilians and vice versa. Just a short time ago, it was an Islamic man and homosexuals. In … Continue reading A White Girl from a Small Town
May/June 2016 Update
At six weeks after giving birth to my second child, I now understand why bloggers announce their temporary hiatus from blogging at big life changes. The last month and a half has been a whirlwind of emotions, activity, and learning. On May 4th, after only a few hours of labor, Hosanna Lynn Marie was born … Continue reading May/June 2016 Update
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