Twenty years. That’s how long it has been since two students walked into Columbine High School in Colorado with an elaborate plan to go on a killing rampage. I can’t believe that much time has passed. I was only in fifth grade on April 20, 1999. I can’t believe how it still brings tears to … Continue reading Twenty Years After Columbine
My love, Be your beautiful self. You love this shirt, but you don’t even realize the power behind it. Don’t conform to the world’s expectations of you. The world will try to knock you down and tell you you’re not good enough, but it’s all a lie. You have been made by God for an … Continue reading Be Your Beautiful Self
Only a few more days until the official start of spring. Maybe you’re in the middle of your own winter season, where everything feels cold, frozen, and lifeless. Maybe you’re stuck in a tough situation. Spring is around the corner. You will emerge from that tough stuff and have incredible new life. Don’t lose hope … Continue reading Changing Seasons
My three-year-old is the queen of messes. She is an experience-every-little-part-of-the-moment child. She doesn’t care if she spills stuff all over the floor or if she ruins an outfit. It’s all about fully experiencing everything in front of her. I love that about her, but it also drives me nuts sometimes. My girls were painting … Continue reading The Beauty in a Mess
Happy New Year! Another beginning. Another fresh start. I don’t know what this year has in store, but I’m looking forward to the new things it brings. I know there will be highs and lows. I know there will be laughter and sorrow. No matter what this year holds, I’m thankful I don’t have to … Continue reading A Prayer for a New Year
I’m the type of person who is always looking forward to the next thing. I want one season to be finished because I’m ready for the next. That goes for actual seasons and life seasons alike. In the summer, I’m ready for cooler weather. But once that snow starts falling, I’m ready for warm summer … Continue reading Don’t Waste the Wait
We all need rest. It’s not an option. We can’t continue doing what we do without taking a moment to breathe. But when you’re a mom of small children, sometimes it’s hard to catch your breath. That’s how I feel. My life is filled with so many things, so many demands, and it’s easy to … Continue reading Praying for Rest
After we got the kids in bed Friday night, Michael and I sat down on the couch for a couple minutes. In complete silence. And it was wonderful. It was so rare that my attention was actually drawn to the fact that I didn’t hear anything but the ticking of the clock. It was in … Continue reading Removing the Noise
I love watching my children explore and be creative, but sometimes I just want them out of my hair. It’s usually when I’m cooking or cleaning up that I need them to be elsewhere. The time between lunch and nap is usually when I prep supper and clean up the kitchen. There always seems … Continue reading The Joy of Unplugging
I am not an open person by nature. I like to keep things to myself. I like to stay protected, so in the past I would do my best to shy away from vulnerable situations, because I didn’t want people to know the truth. I didn’t want them to see the flaws I … Continue reading Opening Your Heart to Others
