What We’ve Been Up To
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 Does it really matter? Does it really make a difference? Am I making a difference? Those were some questions that I found myself asking after I became a mom. I didn’t ask…
I was inspired. Last night, one of our youth group leaders did a lesson on dreaming big and what that looks like being a Christian. As I sat there hearing her talk about what America says the American dream is, I kept thinking how wrong we as a culture have it. I have moments when…
I am someone who is just a tad obsessed with Christmas. So much so, that I start playing Christmas music MONTHS in advance, not because I want to overlook the other holidays in between, but because Christmas music has a way of singing to my soul and helping me remember why I am here. Not…
WARNING: Long post, but please read to the end. I am sure we have all been there. Wishing we were someone different. Wishing we had an answer to everyone’s questions about our life – answers that made sense in their minds, not only our own. Wishing we looked different. Wishing… I have been thinking oh,…
I’ve thought a lot about expectations today. Expectations that people have for us and expectations that I’ve had for myself. People have just expected us to have kids and probably still do. People may expect us to adopt now. I’ve lived a lot of my life in expectations – people expected me to be good…
I am a girl who appreciates moderation. Okay, I used to be slightly obsessed with organizing and minimalizing, but having a child will throw those tendencies right out the window, which was healthy for me. The same goes for food- everything in moderation. There really isn’t much I won’t eat – give it all to…