The Joys of Starting A New Business

This has been such a challenging time of keeping healthy boundaries and letting my Five Things guide me.

Our Secret to a Strong Marriage

I did not grow up in a home where a healthy marriage was on display. I hardly even knew many people that stayed married long or actually enjoyed being married.

Looking Back to Look Forward

This year has had many highs and some lows as well, but it's amazing how when you look back the lows have a sweet way of fading to let the highs shine bright. It's good to look at your past as you consider your future.

Loving My Body Even in My Bathing Suit

Next week I'm going to be turning 34, but for some reason I still think my body should look like it did when it was twenty - when I hadn't given birth to one baby, let alone five!

Sleepless Nights and Yogurt Fights- Foundations of Community

Community can be scary. It's a vulnerable thing to let people into our lives and see us for who we really are.

Mother’s Day Inspiring Mom Highlight: Marisa Waag

Everyday is a mission field for Marisa because she carries the kingdom powerfully wherever she goes. Jesus said, "Let the children come to me," and as a mother and teacher I love watching Marisa make the kingdom accessible to children in fresh new ways right where they are. 

Mother’s Day Inspiring Mom Highlight: Katie Veach

Watching Katie mother her kids has taught me so much. She is not afraid of her kids' messes, and walks through with them the process of cleaning them up. I'm not talking about spilled milk here, but when her kids mess up, she take the time to help them process through how to be successful next time.

Mother’s Day Inspiring Mom Highlight: Angela Tinter

I've learned that my children and their behavior do not define me. God has taught me so much through my role as a mother of children who have trauma as part of their life story.

Remembering my Mom

I want to be more intentional about remembering all these good things that I get to carry on and pass down to my kids. When I see these beautiful qualities coming out in my kids, it gives me fresh eyes to see my mom for who she was at heart and it brings me joy to remember her in that light.

Mother’s Day Inspiring Mom Highlight- Rachel Scott with Better than Blended

Today I am excited to introduce you to Rachel Scott. Rachel not only parents in a blended family, but has created a whole organization whose purpose is to equip blended families. I was so excited to learn of Rachel's passion to encourage strong and healthy blended families because there is such a need for it in our culture today.