On a recent trip to Washington DC, I spent an afternoon taking in the sights of our nation’s capital. As I walked the streets, I thought about the power players at work all around me. Congressional leaders hashing out legislative deals. Lobbyists strategizing their agendas. Countless bureaucrats... Continue reading
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Category: Motherhood
Excerpt from a guest post I wrote for KindredMom.com. Golden light hung over the country fields around me on a glorious Sunday evening. My tennis shoes hit the pavement in tempo with the music dancing through my earbuds. This mama hen had flown the coop... Continue reading
It’s a little ridiculous how much time I can spend deliberating choices at Hobby Lobby. Frankly, I try to avoid the store when possible, because I recognize it for the time-sucking vortex it is. Standing amidst the rows of home decor, I’m faced with daunting... Continue reading
I recently wrote a post about the idea of being a Sabbath mom—a mother who’s heart is at rest. I shared how I want my presence to be a refuge for others in this world of constant noise and chaos. I want to be calm... Continue reading
Free Printable List Below! I still remember my son’s innocent expression of alarm when, at the age of two, I put a short-sleeve shirt on him on one of the first warm days of spring: “It’s broke, mommy,” he said as he tried to tug... Continue reading
I’ll never forget that moment. Driving home from a grocery run, I listened to the chaos of my young kids, strapped in carseats behind me. I don’t remember what they argued about. I don’t remember who whined the loudest or who strained the hardest to... Continue reading
Earlier this month, I shuffled through my storage area, trying to find a “Hello Spring!” sign I stashed away last year. Scanning the boxes, my heart smiled when I noticed one scrawled with the label “Baby Books.” An idea quickly popped into my mind. (My husband... Continue reading
“Hurry up!” “Slow down!” “Get your homework done” “Get your backpack loaded.” “Why didn’t you do this?” “Why in the world did you do that?!” If I stop to think about the everyday phrases that fly out of my mouth, these are just a few... Continue reading
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Are you looking for a place where it’s okay to admit you don’t have it all together? Where you can take in a big, deep breath of Jesus and find grace to get you through the day? I hope you’ll find that here–and leave with a little more inspiration and courage to be all God created you to be!
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