You know how it is… the mindless scrolling, the unconscious desire to be distracted from your world and be transported into the lives of others, the need for a break “for just one moment” that turns into 30 minutes of wasted time. It was getting easier and easier to fall into that Facebook trap. Life […]
2020
What was the last normal outing you had before the lockdowns started from COVID-19? For us is was a trip to the aquarium followed by a dinner at Bob Evans with another family. The following week, the world was shut down. But life still managed to continue on… For me, 2020 was the beginning of […]
The Silent Path That No One Talks About
“Some days we still feel so broken and desperate, and we are broken, but you, Lord, make us whole. You sustain us. You bring us hope and peace.”Journal Entry: 11/22/2020 People love to talk about the fan-fare, the exciting results that they achieve or hope to achieve. You see it on social media, portrayed in […]
An Easy Exercise to Help You Give God Thanks Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
It’s so easy to feel thankful when life is going well, isn’t it? The kids are playing happily in the yard – the sound of their laughter floats through the air. The air itself is warm with a gentle, cool breeze that plays with your hair. All of the bills are paid, and you can […]
3 Simple Ways You Can Trust God More
If you are anything like me, you love a good, inspirational story of trust in God to fuel the fire of God’s love within you. These stories are full of conviction and purpose, leading you to desire or seek out the greater purpose that God has for your life. However, the worries and cares of […]
A Simple Approach to Praying Through the Bible
If you are anything like me, the concept of reading or praying through the Bible starts with Genesis or the Gospels. It was an approach that worked well at first, but then I found myself reading through the same passages over and over again. That’s great to do too, but I wanted to start reading […]
Discover Your Purpose in Life and Take Joy in the Little Things, Without Second Guessing Yourself
For many years after I became a mom, I felt so confused about my purpose in life. I loved being a mom to my kids, but I felt guilty because I wanted to also do something more. I thought I was a bad mom and acting in an un-Christian sort of way in that desire. […]
The Beauty in Enough
What do you first think about when you hear the word, “enough?” It sounds final doesn’t it? What if I told you that it was just the beginning? Just like a flower waiting to blossom, there is beauty in enough. Let me ask you this: do you feel like there is not enough of something […]
Discouraged, Burnt Out, and Complacent to Hopeful, Fulfilled, and Inspired
I broke one of my own rules – one that shouldn’t be broken. I can’t tell you quite when it happened. To be honest, it probably wasn’t all in one “moment,” but a series of moments that slowly led me off track. Being that it happened so slowly, I didn’t really even quite realize what […]
Model Relationships for Your Kids
I’ve been increasingly aware of how I model relationships for my kids, and how overcoming the challenges within my relationships, helps them learn how to overcome the challenges that they experience in theirs. As all kids do, a couple of my children were fighting during their play. It was a battle of wills, each focusing […]
How to Create Goals You Will Actually Follow Through On
Have you ever set a goal, and then completely forget about it? Yeah, me too…. Totally guilty of that over here. Why do you think that is? No, really. Think about the last goal that you set and forgot about. Why do you think you forgot about it? ……………………. It’s because your goal isn’t completely […]
Peace, Purpose, and Confidence in Motherhood
My Dear Reader, So much has happened since I last wrote, that it’s hard to know where to start. If you follow me over on Facebook or Instagram, you may have noticed some changes taking place. I’ve finally made the decision to become a Christian Life Coach for Moms! Honestly, this is something I’ve wanted […]