I read somewhere long ago that you begin letting your children go at the moment they’re born.Shocking right?It didn’t take long after hearing that to begin to understand what it meant. It’s an attitude of the heart mamas. A big picture view of what is now, and what is coming. Prepare early. I’m serious.This Christmas… Continue reading When Grief Tries to Steal Our Joy
On my way to work this week I snapped this pic. If I'm being honest, I thought about the last scene in Grease where Danny and Sandy drive their convertible right up into the clouds and turn to wave goodbye - that was right before my more holy thought of God himself unrolling the clouds… Continue reading Holy Work is Hard Work
"So Thomas, called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” John 11:16 As I was raising my children, it seemed that every few months they would come home with a new story of someone putting a label on them. This would take me back to… Continue reading When Labels Mislead
Have you ever wrestled with your own thoughts? Like, played devil's advocate with yourself over a decision or a conviction...to the point you feel like you've been in an actual wrestling match? Yeah, me too. In fact, I've been rolling a few things over in my head and heart recently that are frankly, tiring me… Continue reading Making Time to Wrestle
Pressure. I was walking today with 3 lb. weights in each hand. Swinging my arms with each step, feeling good about the exercise. As I held those weights, I realized there was a ripple effect taking place. Not only were my arms holding on tight, but my shoulders were benefitting from the swinging, which led… Continue reading When the Pressure Is On
Knots in my stomach. Constant urge to step in. Trouble focusing. All of these things paired with nights of waking up every hour just to roll over are symptoms of watching my children struggle. As young teens navigating their social lives and body changes, it was inevitable that my children would experience friendship issues. Finding… Continue reading Hang Tight Mama!
There are parts of motherhood that do not get talked about often. We post cute pictures on Instagram and share precious moments on Facebook that everyone wants to see. And that’s fine. But as with any job, motherhood can be difficult. As our children age, the job description stays the same, but the practical application… Continue reading Casting Our Cares When They Feel Too Heavy to Lift
Have you ever needed rest so badly that you stepped away from the noise, only to find someone else standing there, needing only what you can provide? Mama of littles whose husband travels for work, who needs just one uninterrupted night of sleep. The pastor who is interrupted while preparing Sunday’s sermon to counsel a… Continue reading Sometimes Our Weariness is a Precursor for a Miracle
It's still October and people are putting up their Christmas trees, hoping for a little sparkle in their homes and pep in their step. Or maybe, it's hope we are all searching for. A light at the end of this long tunnel. The rainbow after the storm. Where is it? Where is the end to… Continue reading Lessons from the Ark
I have fallen into the cracks during this season. As the masses have gathered to chant over and against anyone who doesn't agree with them, I have felt caught in the middle. And the middle contains the great divide. A hairline fracture just big enough to swallow me up. Keeping me quiet.The division has been… Continue reading For the One Trying to Find Their Place Amongst All the Shouting
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