For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) I was still in bed the morning my world was turned upside down. I didn’t even feel the bed shake as my foundation began to crumble under …
Today I was interviewed for a podcast about the message of Detoured, and while I was answering one of the host’s questions I had a realization. I was answering a question about self-care, or really, soul-care, if you get right down to it. She asked why it was important, and what the term really meant. …
I’m often asked about being a writer- how did I start, when did I decide to pursue getting published, how did I get an agent? The path to publishing can feel long and overwhelming- and the truth is, it looks a little bit different for everyone. There are some things, however, that everyone …
This mama always eyes me cautiously when I step under our patio cover to take the boys out to play. I smile at her, and wish I could somehow communicate to her how very much I understand her fear, and her overwhelming urge to protect her babies at all costs. The fears of motherhood …
What Happens When We Really Let Go (and a book giveaway!) Read More »
“How come you and Dad both have old parents?” My six year old asked randomly from the backseat the other night as we drove home. I answered with the first thing that came to mind. “Because they’ve spent their lives raising your Dad and I,” I said, glancing in the rearview mirror to gauge his …
As both a stay-at-home mom, and a work-from-home mom (who also homeschools), I am ALWAYS looking for fun activities to do with the boys that a)don’t make me crazy, b)don’t cost a ton, and c)require very little effort on my part, yet provide entertainment. Here’s a list of some of our regular go-to activities during …
Before you get worried, I’m not going to tell you to wear jeans instead of yoga pants. Let’s all breathe a sigh of relief and acknowledge that’s taking this way too far. No, what I’m about to suggest are small ways you can feel pulled together during the day, even as you step on Legos …
5 Ways to Feel Less Frumpy As A Stay At Home Mom Read More »
I was sitting on an overstuffed pillow shaped like an elephant in my boys’ playroom, and doing my best Spider-Man impersonation, when my literary agent broke the news that Harvest House Publishers wanted to publish my book. It was one of those moments in life when the world stops turning for just a moment, when the …
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I live in a town with one stop light. There’s nothing special about it- nothing remarkable or noteworthy. It’s a simple town made of every day people, and for the most part, we all live our lives in a secluded fashion-so wrapped up with the busyness of life that we rarely live in community the way …
The One Thing You Need to Remember in the New Year Read More »
Today has been a rough one. Today, like every day for the past week, my three year old cherub-faced boy has thrown a tantrum of epic proportions. We are in a season of screaming, and foot stomping that lasts longer than I have energy or patience for. Today, the trigger was simply that his shoes …
