This was my excited face as I went to Target alone with a gift card in hand (what a combo!). This little “break” was refreshing, but honestly, it was nothing I needed or deserved. When it comes to breaks and "me time", here's a tiny glimpse into the thoughts I’ve battled the past few weeks-… Continue reading Finding Joy & Satisfaction in Motherhood- We Need Jesus, Not “Breaks”

I’ve got good news- summer's coming! I’ve been counting down since spring break, and I look forward to slow mornings, lake days, and evening walks. While it’s easy to think summer is for us and let it slip away into a blur of Netflix binges and lazy days, I want to challenge it's not for… Continue reading Summer isn’t for Us- Being Intentional for Jesus.

I read Psalms to my boys as they pushed fire trucks around. They interrupted often, and usually, their comment wasn’t Scripture related. Instead, they were telling each other to stop touching their toys. I grew frustrated and wondered, “Does this even matter?” I’m sure I’m not alone in this thought. We want to talk to… Continue reading Mama, What You’re Doing Matters.

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to do one of my favorite things- teach the Word at Chapman FCA. I shared some of my family’s story with losing my mom, and encouraged and challenged them from James 1:1-2. Here, James commands, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,… Continue reading The Fight for Joy on Mother’s Day & in Every Trial.

Womanhood is an interesting word to define in our society. Some say it’s independence. Some say it’s breaking the glass ceiling. Others define it by marriage and motherhood. To be honest, our society’s view on womanhood is a bit twisted. They say a real woman climbs the corporate ladder and lives a “me-first” life. Sadly,… Continue reading Defining Biblical Womanhood- Is it Independence or Motherhood? (Hint: it’s neither).

I heard Little Big Town’s new song, and it stopped me in my tracks. I googled the lyrics to be sure I heard them correctly, and sadly, I did. “I’ve heard of God the Son and God the Father. I’m still looking for a god for the daughters.” Daughters, please hear me loud and clear-… Continue reading God FOR the Daughters

It’s hard to put into words the ups and downs of the adoption process. I had an Instagram post all typed up to ask for prayer (which we still need, but more on that in a sec), but then we got a phone call with some wonderful news! So, now, I’ve got a prayer request… Continue reading Adoption Update- Still Waiting on CARA + a Matching Grant

By God's grace, he saved me at the age of 7. Though I've walked with the Lord for a long time, it wasn’t until my early 20s I learned a truth that was a game-changer for me when it came to studying Scripture. This truth deepened my love for God’s Word. It’s made my personal… Continue reading The Big Story of the Bible & How that Changes Our Bible Study

Hey, friends! It's been a while since I've written an official adoption update here, so I wanted to share what's going on. We're learning about this process as we go, so I'm going to attempt to share what we're learning in hopes of giving you some insight into our process. On January 8, our caseworker… Continue reading Adoption Update- Waiting on CARA Approval and the Matching Phase

This past Sunday was such a sweet one as Jack and I shared about our adoption with our church family. We shared our heart for adoption, where we’re at in the process, and specific ways our church can pray (side note- I have an adoption page here on my website where I try to keep… Continue reading God’s Heart for the Fatherless & Widow & Practical Ways We Can Love Them Too