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  • Set the Standard

    Dating is a hot topic among teens these days. Some treat dating like it’s a game, while some (thankfully) take it more seriously. Dating is never specifically mentioned in the Bible, but I can almost guarantee that those who choose… Continue reading

  • Why I Won’t Go See/Read 50 Shades of Grey (or any other movie/book like it for that matter)

    A few years ago, there were women lined up to see Magic Mike. In a few weeks, there will be that same line when 50 Shades of Grey opens in theaters. Every Monday, my Instagram feed is filled with girls… Continue reading

  • The Needed Choice. The Better Choice.

    Life is busy. I’m sure that statement rings true in your life as well. For various reasons, life is especially busy for Jack and me right now. The other day in my quiet time, I was reading Luke 10. In… Continue reading

  • When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way (Part 2)

    The other day, I shared some Scripture the Lord led me to during Mom’s journey with cancer that can help answer the question of why life doesn’t turn out as we envisioned.  You can check that out here- When Life… Continue reading

  • When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way (Part 1)

    I firmly believe there comes a point (or points) in all of our lives where we realize that life isn’t going to turn out the way we had always planned it.  That moment for me came when Mom was diagnosed… Continue reading

  • The One Resolution You Need to Make

    How crazy is it that tomorrow is the last day of 2014?!  This is the time of year that people usually tend to reflect on the good/bad of the year that is about to leave us, and plan and wish… Continue reading

  • Peanut Butter/Caramel Cup Cookies

    It’s that time of year where there are lots of parties and celebrations happening. These are so fun, but they usually require you to bring some food to share with everyone. A few nights ago, my husband and I had… Continue reading

  • A Few of My Favorite Things!

    It’s Christmas time! This time of year is SO fun. It is especially fun for our family this year as we will celebrate our first Christmas with Hunter. Now that we have a baby to celebrate with, Jack and I… Continue reading

  • 7 Lessons Jesus Has Taught Me through Mommy-Hood

    I have been a mommy for 5 months as of about a week ago. The Lord has used those 5 months to grow me and teach me in ways that I never could have imagined. Some of the lessons are… Continue reading

  • Confessions of a New Mom

    I am a mommy to a sweet 12 week old baby boy. In the past 12 weeks, I’ve experienced your typical mommy struggles: spit up, dirty diapers, no sleep, fussiness, etc. I was prepared for these struggles. People warned me… Continue reading