Though this post is written by way of a mothering example, I pray you’ll find it useful no matter your life stage. First, context. My adorable, sweet, precious, yummy daughter (see: my Instagram feed) is practically perfect. However, she has one glaring flaw: she’s a bad sleeper. Y’all. I can’t even. It’s not that she won’t…
Read MoreWhen your Facebook friend posts, I’m thinking one of my mommy writer friends should write a tell-all/exposé of what pregnancy and child birth really does to woman’s body. Even 4 and half years later my body is still out of whack! you answer. This one’s for you Amanda! First, let’s get the bump in the…
Read MoreWhen I asked if you would share your creative process, I was so delighted to read what y’all had to say! That got me thinking. Wouldn’t it be fun to share our creative processes in a more official capacity? Yes, it would be! Hence, I am announcing my first ever linkup party! [inlinkz_linkup id=418146 mode=1]
Read MoreI 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 MoreI 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 MoreAs 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 MoreYou 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 MoreDo 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…
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