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Embracing the Ordinary
Being content with the mundane everyday life of a working mom can be difficult. The shuffling of schedules so, you do not miss the awards ceremony or baseball games. The juggling of life’s priorities...
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Reclaiming Sunday
When I first stopped attending a building Sunday became just another day to do and accomplish. It began to be filled with more things and chaos. The sabbath was meant to be a day of rest NOT a busy...
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Defined by His LOVE.
What defines your worth? If I was to be honest my answer would be different every day of the week. Honestly, some days I feel loved, appreciated and blessed. And then there are days I feel like a...
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Expectations.
We all have expectations. We have expectations for ourselves and for other people. Expectations lead to disappointment. Expectations drive a wedge between us and those we love. Expectations CAN divide...
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Growing Pains.
I thought sharing my struggles with infertility and learning to trust God was hard but as the words for book two have begun spilling on to the pages I realize this is the one that will change my life....
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Rest
Why is rest so hard for so many people? We need to intentionally take time to sit back and rest our mind, body and soul. Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously...
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Simple Faith Filled Christmas
Last night my family and I lit the second candle on our advent wreath. The family study we are doing is discussing faith and preparation in week two. Two different words and yet, I believe they belong...
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Changing My One Word 2016
This word has been haunting me since I boarded a plane to Michigan this past October. I have tried to wish it away and even convinced myself it was NOT my One Word for 2016. I went as far as posting...
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Waiting is a Waste
All our waiting is just wasting time? Often in life I catch myself saying, “when this happens then things will be great” or “when that happens life will get easier.” But, this mentality leaves us...
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Simple Moments
Life can be overwhelming at times. Whether you are trying to juggle family and school or you are trying to build a business it can all be draining. And we live in a society that is all or nothing. We...
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Pushing Through
Life is not always sunshine and daisies. There will be storms and cloudy days. There will be moments of doubt or uncertainty. And if I am being completely honest there are days I am 100% certain I am...
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Everyone Gets Tired
When my alarm went off this morning at 4:25AM I did not want to get up so, I snoozed my alarm known my next alarm would go off at 4:45AM. As I laid in bed between the two alarm I had a million excuses...
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Just One More Moment
This morning is a two cup of coffee morning… which means I just want to sit here a little bit longer. My morning coffee is something I earn these days. I must first wake up and get my workout done...
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Create or Be the Audience
This world is filled with creative minds. Artists. Singers. Writers. Athletes. Our creator was creative… just look at the beauty that surrounds us every day. You are creative. You are an artist....
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Keep Showing Up
How do we show up and make our lives matter? How do we connect with those who need encouragement? How do we inspire people to get unstuck in life? As I have been preparing for a speaking engagement...
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Trading Up for Belonging
Are you waiting for approval? Are you waiting for acceptance? What if instead of seeking approval and acceptance you found belonging? Approval means being accepted. Acceptance means approval from...
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Just Ask. Ask for Help.
This morning I was going over my weekly schedule and to do list in my Passion Planner when I read this; Whenever you find yourself stuck at what feels like a dead end, ask someone who has been able to...
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No Words
No words to explain how you are feeling? Pray. Trust. Believe. No words to right a wrong. Pray. Trust. Believe. No words to make it better. Pray. Trust. Believe. The anger swirling in my...
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You Are Here
My words have fallen void and lifeless in the last two weeks. I have found myself frustrated and feeling lost. My hope has become diluted with feeling less than and like a mistake. Here is where I am....
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Soldier On
My words have fallen void. My heart has begun a process I never thought could or would take place. As the tears flowed yesterday in therapy I knew it was a turning point in my life. In my health. In my...
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