Lord, we pray for the mama whose heart is utterly shattered. Lord, she’s facing the loss of a sweet, sweet baby. She doesn’t know where to turn, and it feels like this pain is never going to ease. It feels as though she will never be able to move forward. Lord, you are with her … Continue reading A Prayer for the Mama Facing Pregnancy or Infant Loss
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Cassie Hoyt to bring you a special review of Cassie's new book, Hatch! Be sure to check out the special giveaway at the end of the review. Hatch! by Cassie Hoyt is a fun story for babies and toddlers. It is structured in the same way … Continue reading Book Review – Hatch!
There is so much division and negativity in our country these days. It’s discouraging hearing people tear others apart, and it’s so easy to play into that nonsense. It’s easy to get swept up in what everyone else is doing instead of standing out and doing something counter-cultural. Sometimes it’s hard to take the time … Continue reading Be the Person Who Encourages
Sometimes my schedule overwhelms me. It feels as though I’m juggling too many things. My plate is overflowing, and I’m simply trying to survive. When I become overwhelmed, I’m quick to respond in ways that hurt the people around me. I snap at my kids and husband. I also allow the stress to pull my … Continue reading Pause and Pray
The Bible is filled with imperfect people pointing to the perfection of God. It’s filled with stories of people who messed up time and time again, and yet God used them. Even mighty people of faith like David and Abraham were flawed, but God used them for tremendous things. God can and will use you. … Continue reading God Uses Imperfect People
To the mama feeling a pang of jealousy over back-to-school pictures, Mama friend, I see you. You’re sitting on the couch nursing a baby while a toddler runs around, asking when you’ll be ready to play. You’re scrolling through your phone, and you see one back-to-school picture after another. For a moment, you wish you … Continue reading To the Mama Feeling a Pang of Jealousy Over Back-to-School Pictures
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and HarperCollins Children's Books to bring you a special book giveaway for Rosanne Parry's new book, A Whale of the Wild. ENTER HERE for a chance to win a copy of Rosanne Parry’s A Whale of the Wild! Five (5) winners receive: A copy of A Whale … Continue reading Book Giveaway – A Whale of the Wild
Recently, I have enjoyed dabbling in photography. There’s something about capturing the beauty of what’s around you. There’s something about capturing a moment. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to overlook the small things. It’s easy to keep moving forward instead of pausing to take in what is happening around us. I … Continue reading Easily Overlooked
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Zuroam Media to bring you a special children's book giveaway for A Little Spark. ENTER HERE for a chance to win the A Little Spark prize pack. One (1) grand prize winner receives: A hardcover copy of A Little Spark, autographed by author Chris Parsons.A downloadable … Continue reading Book Giveaway – A Little Spark
Five years ago, I wrote my first blog post about enjoying the chaos. I had two kids under the age of two, and I was nervous about being home alone with them for the first time since my husband was returning to work. I remember sitting on my front porch writing and feeling the nudge … Continue reading Nothing Changes God’s Goodness
We did a thing today. We went back-to-school shopping. School shopping has always been one of my favorite times of the year. But everything felt different this year. I didn't have the same excitement this summer. I put it off for a long time because I didn't know if kids would be attending school in … Continue reading A Moment of “Normal” in the Midst of Chaos
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Taryn Crowder to bring you a special book giveaway of Buckets Goes on a Winter Adventure, Taryn's new picture book. Buckets Goes on a Winter Adventure Written by Taryn CrowderIllustrated by Nidhom Publisher’s Synopsis: Buckets is a curious French Bulldog, and he’s determined to find … Continue reading Book Giveaway – Buckets Goes on a Winter Adventure
I have parterned with The Children's Book Review and Good Avenue Books to bring you a special book giveaway of the children's book Wander New York: Fitz in the City. Wander New York: Fitz in the City Written by Reese TravesIllustrated by Jon Traves Publisher’s Synopsis: Fitz the Fox can’t wait to see all that … Continue reading Book Giveaway – Wander New York: Fitz in the City
A few months ago, I received an email with an update about a ministry I follow. One statement in the email stood out to me, and I couldn’t help but think about how it applied to my own life. The ministry leader said, “I’m learning to worry less about where we are going and focus … Continue reading Focusing on What God is Doing
Sunrises and sunsets. My favorite parts of summer. The silence fills the air, and I can take a moment to be still. They’re a reminder from God to slow down and take in the beauty he has created. They are a chance to see how intricately God works. He paints with beautiful colors, slightly different … Continue reading The Beauty of God’s Faithfulness
