Why does everything seem to happen in the morning over coffee? This time it was with my husband. I’m not sure what causes my feelings of inadequacy in our marriage. Maybe it’s the baby belly nearly 2 years after having my son the fact that I no longer work outside of the home the piles of laundry that sit in our basement family room waiting to be folded or the lies I’m listening to and allowing to define me. These {Read More}
Illuminate Challenge in Romans: Friendships
May 31, 2012 By 2 Comments
If you’re new here, check out what the Illuminate Challenge is all about above in the menu bar. I couldn’t help but pray through the verses in Romans chapter 12. They are making a huge impression in my mind and heart. What does it mean to be a friend? This is something I’m taking on in a new “Friendship Series” where I’ll share what I’ve been learning and challenged in. Romans 12:9-17 9 Love must be honest and true. Hate {Read More}
Sponsor Highlight : Modern Mrs. Darcy
May 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving our country. I am grateful for the sacrifices made for our freedom. I want to introduce you to someone…. Meet Anne Anne was one of my roommates at the Blissdom Conference in Nashville this past winter. She is genuine, intelligent and just plain sweet. I hope you’ll check out her amazing writing at Modern Mrs. Darcy. Here’s a bit {Read More}
Camping post for Inspired By Family
May 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
this is actually Muskegon Lake that connects to Lake Michigan. This was right across the drive from our site. We went twice to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan - one night at a time. They were mini - training nights for both kids and parents. Here are a few things I learned while camping with my little ones. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, but some things I will be sure to do again. (The pics are from both trips, {Read More}
Confident and Good ~ A Peek Into Romans 12
May 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
Romans Every month we’re reading a different book of the Bible together. Challenging ourselves. Not to say that we’ve read it, but to be changed by God and His Word. Not because of rules, but because God desires us to spend time with Him and deepen our relationship. I hope you’ll join us. There’s so much in Romans I can’t help but just pick a few things out. Today these verses stuck out to me…. (Romans 12:3-8) God’s {Read More}
God Uses The Simple
May 23, 2012 By 13 Comments
Here’s a bit of un-edited words that came out in the midst of tears after I got off of the phone with my Mom. She’s getting her 3rd round of chemo tomorrow and is still sick from round two. Feeling alone and helpless and it being too late to call anyone I turned to my friends online, who are truly friends in Christ. Thank you. I am humbled to have you in my life. God uses the simple. The simple {Read More}
My Story ~ The Saga of the Brain Tumor
May 22, 2012 By 7 Comments
My friends joke that I have helped the local hospitals earn more money because of MRIs of 30 year old women thinking they may have a brain tumor. I feel like I’ve been writing long enough that you’d hopefully know my heart when I share this. I do not want you to be anxious, but I want to share what God has done in my life and how he showed me symptoms so I could be healed. Here’s a part {Read More}
Every Move We Make & Weekly Snapshots
May 18, 2012 By 15 Comments
In case you missed it…. I wrote a little diddy over at Naptime Diaries this week about how our kids are watching our every move. While you’re there, check out Jessi’s blog and adorable shop! Here are a few more photos from the week…. Biking with the kids to the grocery store. Feelin’ a bit sassy drivin’ the kids around. Micah sporting his vintage sweater outfit that I got for 50 cents at a garage sale. That laugh! Don’t {Read More}
Guilty Mommy ~ by Sarah Crisp
May 17, 2012 By 8 Comments
This is a guest post by Sarah Crisp. You can find her at her writing at www.sarahcrisp.org and connecting at @acrisplife on Twitter, and A Crisp Life on Pinterest. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Not that I make it a habit to quote J-Lo, but I remember her saying in an interview that the hardest part about being a Mom is the amount of guilt you feel all the time. I may not agree with her on Idol, but this is one time the judge got it {Read More}
I Am Not Ashamed ~ Illuminate Challenge
May 16, 2012 By 4 Comments
Today we’re hearing from Kathleen at Printable Scripture and what she is learning in Romans this month. Hi, I’m Kathleen, owner of www.printablescripture.etsy.com. Printable Scripture started off with a desire to continue honing in my skills as a graphic designer. I have always loved beautiful typography. Noticing a lack of simple, elegant scripture posters, I decided to give it a go. It was also a way for me to meditate on the word while designing a poster. I started this {Read More}
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