The Fight to Blend

For the last several weeks I have been thinking about, praying about, and AGONIZING about what I wanted to write for this topic. First, I agonized because I am not […]

Life in a Blender

Recently, I found myself standing in front of a group of eager faces in our children’s church, ready to teach a lesson that tugged at my heartstrings. The series we […]

Five Daily Decisions to Invest in Your Marriage

What does true friendship and partnership look like in marriage? Here’s a hint: Marriage should be FUN! We should create incredible experiences that we can celebrate for a lifetime. Otherwise, […]

3 Steps to Great Communication 

Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy marriage. There is absolutely no way around it. If you find a couple who crushes it in the area of communication, it’s almost certain you’ve […]

Shining God’s Light on Blended Families

I remember the day I realized I needed glasses. I was nineteen years old, overwhelmingly confident that my vision was “good enough.” But as I sat near the back of […]

Living at a Pace of Grace

This blog was originally posted May 19, 2023. When did your life become a running mental checklist? As a mom of three little ones, my days can easily become one […]

Still Small Voice

This blog was originally posted August 11, 2023. Since having kids 12+ years ago, I have learned (sometimes very stubbornly) that the Lord often uses our mundane, everyday moments with […]

Breathe

This blog post was originally posted August 25, 2023. Looking at the calendar this week that is full of work meetings, social engagements, and church volunteer opportunities would give anyone […]

5 Ways to Slow Life Down with Your Kids

Originally published August 18, 2023 When given this creative outlet to share about life as a wife, mother, and woman of God, I was extremely excited and honored. Thirty years as […]

Freedom through Surrender

If you told me ten years ago that I would sit down to dinner multiple nights a week with my husband at one end of the table and my daughter’s […]