Last weekend my husband and I saw a comedy show. We laughed so hard, and I nodded emphatically as the comedian talked about the barrage of food allergies and sensitivities known to this generation. He charismatically explained the hierarchy of gluten-free to lactose intolerant to peanuts, the “King Kong” of food allergies. It rang hilariously true. By medical necessity, my family is gluten and egg-free. My daughter is lactose intolerant, as well as a devout vegetarian.
Staying the course in...
From the first moment I found out I was having a daughter, I knew I would have an incredible responsibility as she grew to teach her about her worth and identity in Christ.
I am still very much learning, but from the time she could walk and talk here are some of the ways Sean and I are working towards establishing her identity in Christ!
1. Praise her character attributes rather than just her physical appearance.
2. When we do say she’s beautiful, we state the reason why is because she’s made in...
I remember bringing Maddie home from the hospital and being filled with a bucket list of worries and fears that daunted me as a new mom. For some reason I thought once I got through the stage of worrying about this new little life that I would be free to watch her grow, anxiety free! I since have learned how my fears in motherhood haven’t gone away, but have instead changed over the years.
Since becoming a mother almost 5 years ago, I’ve learned what is meant by the saying that children have a...
God's grace frees us from wearying, self-generated endeavors and releases us to allow the Holy Spirit within "giving us the desire and power to do what pleases Him." (Philippians 2:13)
The other day I had one of those melt-down kind of moments that resulted in me sitting on the kitchen floor in tears. I don’t always share the tears or the hard days, because let’s face it, we all have them! They are a part of life, but I felt led to share this moment because I knew would encourage others!
My...
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
“Mom, I’m thinking about the military after high school.”
“Mom, all my friends have boyfriends. Do you think I’m too young?”
“Mom, I’m considering buying a real Apple watch.”
My kids are entering the teen years, which we all know is...
Confession. I’ve been a tick “judgey” of other moms. Not intentionally judgey, but judgey nonetheless. Here’s the thing, you don’t know what you don’t know. For years, I’d hear or read moms talk about how they couldn’t get the family around the table for a healthy meal. Or, they didn’t have time to cook for their family, so every meal was on-the-go, making all varieties of fast food, from PB&Js to Popeye’s, a lifeline to keep their family fed.
“How,” I thought, “Can they not find a way to...
Jesus is the reason for the season. We've all heard it. We sincerely believe it, and we desperately long to preserve it. But how amid real-life do we keep Christ the center of Christmas? The struggle is real. Today, I'm sharing ideas our family has enjoyed and one bold Christmas ambition I've not yet been brave enough to fulfill.
Santa Is the Delivery Man for Jesus
This tip is for those of you with younger kids. My fondest childhood Christmas memories included anticipation and delight of...
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story! - Psalm 107:1-2
This has been one of the hardest secrets to keep, and I am so excited to finally share the details with you all! Now, let's get into the details I've been so anxiously awaiting to share...
As most of you know, I had a missed-miscarriage, which means the baby stopped growing and didn't have a heartbeat shortly after the 8th week of my pregnancy. I hadn't realized I...
“A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.’” Isaiah 40:3-5
Do you have that "one" Christmas memory that trumps all other Christmas memories? We do. One year, we...
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
For as long as I can remember, my daughter has wanted to grow up. Her entire existence revolved around getting big. At six, though, and much to her chagrin, she was indeed little.
One day, she was enjoying an unhurried Saturday morning. She lingered in her footie jams. She had knotted bed hair flying in all directions. She hummed a quiet, contented little...
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