This is my story of redemption— from trauma to unplanned pregnancy to FLOURISHING in Christ!
Read moreThirty Things I Learned In My Thirties →
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of reflection, evaluation, and setting intentions. As I celebrate my 40th birthday, I’ve decided to record thirty things I learned in my thirties as a thank you to everyone who contributed to my growth and learning. Enjoy!
Read moreStraight Talk: Seven Realities To Consider Before Starting A Nonprofit
So many of my coaching clients come to me with ideas for starting a non-profit. I don’t have a formal education in non-profit management, but I’ve learned a few things through my experience working for non-profits over the years. I’d like to share my insight with anyone with a huge heart, beautiful motives, and no idea what they’re doing— like most people who have an idea for a grassroots non-profit!
Here are seven realities you should come to grips with before you move forward:
Read moreAll That You Carry
When it feels like there’s a heaviness on our back and we’re dragging everyone and everything around us through the dirt, we might need to switch yokes… The yoke the world puts us only lets us do the work of the earth— the work of survival. Sharing Jesus’ yoke transforms the earth altogether by bringing heaven down so that we can not just survive, but we can thrive.
Read moreI love Mondays: Some Tough Truth About Attitudes and Perspectives
As I turned around to go back up to the kitchen, my foot slipped and my hip and ribcage slammed down onto the wooden staircase. My precious mug smashed into the banister as I slid to the floor below with shattered glass and hot coffee on and all around me.
Read moreWeekend Wonders: Sometimes Showing Up Is The Solution
Simetimes showing up is the solution.
Read moreStone of Remembrance: Our One-year Anniversary
The Lord caused a thunderclap so loud that it sent the Philistine army into a panic and the Israelites were able to chase after them and overtake their enemy, just like God had promised! When it was over, Samuel set up a monument to remember the miraculous occasion. He called it Ebenezer, which means stone of remembrance, noting that the Lord had helped them up to that point.
Read moreHave You Been Burned by God?
When I arrived at the nature preserve where I usually go hiking, I found that the forestry service was prepping for a prescribed burn. That’s a fire that some starts in the forest. On purpose.
Read moreHow Does God Minister To My Soul?
He alone knows how to care for His creation and He does this when we obey His loving command to enter into His rest. We can be intimate with Him in the complete freedom of our Secret place where we are alone with Jesus. In our daily lives, we might set our intentions on caring for our soul, but we must also learn to be ministered to by Him as part of that discipline.
Read moreSeven Truths to Encourage You In Times of Transition
Whenever I'm feeling a little intimidated as I face change, transition, or a new season, it seems that God always reminds me that all the pep talks we could ever need are right there in His Word.
Read moreThe War Is Over
...When we got home I was eager to research “forge" in my own way and look for the meaning of this divinely assigned word. What ensued from there was one of the wildest digs I’ve ever been on...
Read moreWhen Pregnancy Isn't the Plan: Guest Post on Kindred Mom (Part Three of Three)
On the days I wasn’t in the hospital doing clinical rotations, I studied and catnapped while my daughter napped or played in her playpen. I could only afford to have her in daycare on the days when my mom was working and I had to attend clinicals. I would often go up to 30 hours without sleep. When I became a mother, I realized I was capable of enduring far more than I could ever have imagined for the sake of my child’s wellbeing.
Read more"Get Your Crap Off the Floor" and Other Honest Words
“Jesus. We don’t do overwhelmed and falling apart. I mean, you know I do if I’m trying to do all the things on my own, but we don’t freak out when we’re doing stuff together. I need you. You're so, so good. You make me nice and capable and put together. Please help me get myself collected. I want to glorify you.”
Read moreBroken Hallelujahs
He said his name was Daniel. As I was getting his name, my oldest took out her wallet and thumbed through 5 or 6 twenty dollar bills. I thought, “Geez, kid! Don’t go flashing all that money around!” I was beside myself thinking she was going to give them $20! I was immediately overwhelmed with gratitude for her tender and generous heart. But what happened next...
Read moreWhen Pregnancy Isn't the Plan: Guest Post on Kindred Mom (Part TWo of three)
I AM SO HONORED TO HAVE MY STORY FEATURED OVER AT KINDRED MOM.
It's been rather cathartic for me to explore my journey afresh as I step into a new season of life. It feels like I'm seeing some of the pieces of the puzzle starting to come together. Here's part two in a series of three posts being published this fall:
Read moreWhen Pregnancy Isn't the Plan: Guest Post on Kindred Mom (Part One of three)
I AM SO HONORED TO HAVE MY STORY FEATURED OVER AT KINDRED MOM.
It's been rather cathartic for me to explore my journey afresh as I step into a new season of life. It feels like I'm seeing some of the pieces of the puzzle starting to come together.
Read moreThree Reasons You Should Go To Church This Sunday
I'm certainly not legalistic about showing up to church every Sunday, but I am fully convinced of our obligation to gather, return praises to Him and engage with others in order to grow. So here's why you need to get off the couch and go to church this Sunday:
Read moreRestoration > Devastation
How can I find hope in the midst of sorrow?
Read moreOvercoming Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness doesn't have to define you. Here's my story of overcoming the labels that try to adhere to us along with a diagnosis.
Read moreHaggai: Five Takeaways From My Holiday
I did a quick study on the entire little book and pulled out a few fascinating concepts. I connected deeply with all that I found so I want to share five key takeaways with you.
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