I don’t know what you’re facing, but I know you’re tired. I know you come to the end of your rope every single day, but you keep pushing forward. It’s exhausting, but you don’t have to face these battles alone. You never have, and you never will. God is right beside you, and He longs … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Face Your Battles Alone
Saturday mornings are for sweet treats. My girls love baking. They both tell people they want to be pastry chefs in the future, so they are always eager to help.But baking with little ones always means there's going to be more of a mess than if I do it on my own. Cleaning up from … Continue reading The Mess that Surrounds You
Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number has gotten so high. You look in the mirror, and your pre-baby figure has been replaced with curves you never knew could appear. But you know what? That body has done incredible things. It carried babies, it … Continue reading For the Mama Struggling with Her Weight
As a mom of little ones, sometimes it’s hard to get together with friends. It feels like we’re pulled in many different directions, and yet we end up living a life of isolation because of all the immediate demands of raising children. Join me at Just Between Us as I share about a time … Continue reading The Blessing of an Interrupted Routine
“I’m not a people person.” I’ve said that my entire life. I’m very much an introvert. I’m content with time alone, and that's what rejuvenates me. The thought of being with a lot of people at once is exhausting. But you know what? My husband made an astute observation recently that restructured my thinking on … Continue reading I’m an Introverted People Person
My sweet child, Kids can be mean. I hate that you know that reality. I hate that I can’t protect you from it or take away the pain that comes from it. But I hope you know you are loved beyond measure. You are an amazing person with so much to offer the world, and … Continue reading The Mean Kids Are Hurting
Friend, what does your heart long for? Peace, love, hope, security, friendship? God is all of those and so much more. He is waiting to lavish all those things on you. He is seeking after you, desiring that you come to Him and place your burdens at His feet. He is more capable than we … Continue reading What Do You Long For?
Don’t you see how far you’ve come? Don’t you see all the obstacles that no longer stand in your way? You’ve persisted. You’ve pushed through it. You haven’t given up. Day after day, you’ve continued to show up. I know there have been times you’ve wanted to throw in the towel, but you haven’t. You’ve … Continue reading When You Wonder If You Can Take One More Step
To my husband and father of girls, I know you don’t have a son to carry on your family name, but your children will pass along something even more powerful. You are sharing something to last even more generations. From you, our girls are inheriting your generosity. They are inheriting your servant-heart. They are inheriting your … Continue reading Dear Husband, Thank You For Giving Our Daughters the Best of You
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