I like to rise before the sun. After my morning workout, I usually settle down to my computer with a latte from my home espresso machine in hand. Then I write for about an hour. Sometimes two. It’s easy to write because I keep a moleskine journal with me throughout the day, jotting down inspiration…
Read MoreMy morning Bible reading led me to reflect on the grandness of God. And I had a thought. The God who flung galaxies into orbit, is the same God who feathered my daughter’s eyelashes across her cheek. We serve a God who creates on the largest and smallest of scales. “The heavens declare the glory of God, and…
Read More
I didn’t see it coming. Truly, I didn’t. It happened without warning. I couldn’t fathom that one minute I’d been enjoying a rehearsal dinner and the next transform in to the monster that is *that* person. You know the one. That person. The unsolicited advice giving person. O help. Glowing, the bride described their Hawaiian…
Read More
As of today, I am a stay at home mom. Sort of. I’m stepping down from my full-time position to work a part-time schedule at the same company in order to spend more time with my daughter. And someone actually said to me, “O so you’re going to work part-time and be a mom part-time?” Um,…
Read MoreMay has been insane. I’m writing this post from a hotel room on my iPhone in Indy while rocking my road trip trooper of a daughter to sleep. That’s how insane May has been. But in the spirit of being a dedicated blogger, I’m cranking out this month’s linkup. I know. I have the resolve…
Read More
You may have noticed, but I’m kinda digging guest posts these days (see Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and Exhibit C). I thought it’d be fun to include my husband in on the action! Ben writes along with several of his seminary friends at Greater Wealth – the latest, greatest, Christian Internet sensation. He also writes…
Read More
Do you know what’s been encouraging to me lately? Your failures. Before you think I’m a complete and utter jerk, let me explain. I’ve been encouraged by the testimonies of so many women, moms especially, gladly admitting that we can’t. I wrote on this very topic over at Catherine’s blog a few weeks ago. I’m…
Read More
Remember back when I said I wanted to be a published author? Yeah, about that. It’s been a few months and I think it’s time for an update. Pursuing publication quickly became troublesome. Mainly because I realized the pursuit was for the wrong reasons. And even if being published is a good thing, I can’t…
Read More
On the prompting of many wise women, I’ve been keeping little note cards of Scripture in my pocket – and around the house in general – to mediate on throughout the day. (If you want to hear more from one such wise woman, check out Gloria Furman’s newest book.) As a mom, Bible time doesn’t look like a…
Read More
My weak words couldn’t phrase a better tribute. Taken from JD Greear at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham. A Mother’s Day Tribute To those who gave birth this year to their first child, we celebrate with you. To those who lost a child this year, we mourn with you. To those who are in the trenches…
Read More