It was late one night while my husband and I were getting ready for bed. As I went through the motions of brushing my teeth and washing my face, I was bemoaning to him that I felt like I was functioning from underlying frustration in everything, especially toward our kids. It’s been a bit of a tough ... Read More about The Gift of Repentance
Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart – Book Recommendation
I was “amen-ing” this book from the moment I started reading it. Kristen and Bethany do such a wonderful job of addressing some tough-to-handle topics in regards to sexuality, and then bring the reader back over and over to what brings true freedom and joy: looking to Jesus and allowing Him to teach ... Read More about Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart – Book Recommendation
To Self-Care or Not To Self-Care?
I was getting ready one morning, going through my routine of putting in hair products and applying my 5-minute face (ok, maybe it takes a tiny bit longer than five minutes) like I do every day. Often this becomes my “thinking time,” and this particular day was no different. As I put on my ... Read More about To Self-Care or Not To Self-Care?
A Season to Bloom
One of our neighbors has a bush in their front yard that is my absolute favorite in the springtime. Every year in late May, I eagerly watch to see if it’s in bloom as I drive past. It has beautiful white blossoms clustered together to form little orbs that are rather whimsical looking, and make me ... Read More about A Season to Bloom
Jesus, Eternity, and My Small Business
We were driving back from a trip to Tampa. My husband and I enjoy listening to podcasts and a long car ride was the perfect excuse to catch up on our regular shows. This time we found ourselves listening to a peppy, Christian business coach try to convince us that the parable of the talents in ... Read More about Jesus, Eternity, and My Small Business