I have been absent after post-poning my post for Friday. I wanted to take time to let us all rest and mourn after the loss of so many innocent on Friday. God, I pray for peace and healing for all affected families and friends in Newtown, and for our nation. With an aching heart and many tears, I leave today with a hug and some verses…. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give {Read More}
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a personal trainer, dietician, cook and beautician everyday? I have. Today I’m sharing what this looks like over at History Diaries while Rebecca takes some time for her studies. At 22 I was at the top of my game. Running every day, fit, drinking a pot of coffee, rockin’ the good grades and a beautiful head of brown curly hair. A few wrinkles were just introducing themselves to my {Read More}
I mention the Influence Conference in this post. I understand that most of you did not attend. Please know that what I’m writing applies to everyday life. Grace, undeserved favor. It’s a word that is thrown around and I wonder if it is truly used much outside of God’s grace to us. The first night I wandered down to the stripes party in a dress that didn’t fit well (it was maternity actually). I began sweating and my bangs stuck {Read More}
My daughter was pulling her second dress over top of her two shirts and two skirts to get the maximum volume. At four she has blasted into the fashion world of color clashing and layering. Tip toes and twirls mix in as she puts the finishing touches on her outfit. Singing the entire time. This is a daily routine in our home. On this particular day I was tired. I wanted rest and didn’t get it. In the midst {Read More}
I am writing about what I’ve gleaned from this past weekend at the Influence Conference. I understand most of you were not able to attend. Please know that what I’m writing also applies to everyday life, & there will be more. Excited to sing to the God who walks with me in my daily mess I walked to the front of the room the last evening of the conference and sat down. The music filled the air and the first few {Read More}
I will be posting things I’ve gleaned this past weekend. I understand most of you were not able to attend the Influence Conference I went to this weekend. Please know that what I’m writing also applies to everyday life. & there will be more things I will be sharing. Too much for 1 post. I cannot begin to put into words what God did in my heart and life this weekend. As open as I am sharing my life with {Read More}
Wishing away the 70 degree weather in hopes of the 40s and 50s to come I am reminded how short lived my desires can be. My contentment in the weather may be a picture of my contentment with life at times. When I start focusing inward rather than outward (to others and the bigger picture) and upward (to God most importantly) I wish away the moments. The dirty diapers and toddler squabbles make me wish for my kids to grow {Read More}
Imagine going to a place where everyone knows or wants to know your name. A place to connect and be known. A place where friends are made or partnerships begun in an hour long tearful session. Where if you came alone not knowing anyone you are brought into a loving, caring group of non-clicky women. Welcomed. Loved. Encouraged. Challenged. That place for me is the Influence Conference in Indianapolis. 200 women converging on the city for a few days with {Read More}
Fall is here and the breezy, cool days call us outside. Jeans, long sleeves and socks are a welcome necessity after the hot summers. There’s something about change that brings renewed hope and energy. We took a short drive as a family and stopped near Lake Michigan to take a short hike through the woods. Jumping over sticks and kicking through the leaves, Eliana ran ahead giggling. Paul and I smiled as the shy leader took her place on the {Read More}
Today I’m excited to announce that there are many women who have been preparing and planning for months to create a place for women. Women to connect from all walks and stages of life. (in)Courage has found women to lead these groups and I am one of them. If you’re a mother, we’d love it if you’d join Erin and myself in our group. We’ll mainly be “chatting” in a private Facebook group allowing you to check in and comment {Read More}
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