I have many personal weaknesses, but I would say that my biggest one by far is that I don’t know when to leave people alone! If there’s a conflict or…
Faith
The Working Mom When Something’s Not Working: What Do We Do?
As I was writing and researching the Life Ready Woman Bible Study, one of the truths that most impacted me was just how much we modern women have bought into…
The Kindergarten Jitters
In two weeks, we will have a kindergartner. Honestly, even as I typed that I can hardly believe it. Where did my little boy go? The one that…
Without a Doubt
I’ve often told my children that doubt is a normal part of wrestling with and owning our faith. It happens. Sometimes more often than others. After many years of struggles…
Prayer is the Key
Prayer is so important on this faith walk journey. It’s how we communicate with God. I firmly believe that prayer is the catalyst for change and the movement of God….
A Back-to-School Prayer
The contents of the letter surprised me. Perhaps shocked is a better word. It was the beginning of August and every afternoon my soon-to-be first-grade son and I raced to…
Embracing Simplicity + Rest
On my 30th Birthday in 2021, I was suffering from “burn-out,” and decided to run away from home. But of course, with a husband, 3 children, and a small business…
Heart Check: How are your words?
The flashing blue and red lights in the rearview mirror cut me short in what was, in my mind, a well-deserved lecture for my children. On the way to Bible…
You Need Soul Rest. Here’s How to Find It.
Last year for Mother’s Day, all I wanted was a nap. If you’re like me, you think you have the energy to take on an army of a schedule and…
Learning to Say Yes to Less
We can truly rest when we begin to embrace simplicity – understanding that we cannot do it all. Moms, we do not have an infinite supply of energy. although our…