Category: Personal
Change Your Mind
One of my favorite bands is Sister Hazel, and they have a song called “Change Your Mind.” These words have become especially meaningful in the last two years as I have struggled…
Continue readingThe Lonely Mama Mantra
Lonely Mama, I see you. Yes, you, not just the cute little bundle(s) you’re shuttling around. I know you need help. You need to feel seen and not just used. You need…
Continue readingMy Romans 16 List
On Sunday, one of our college students preached and made the point that we all, likely, have our own Romans 16 list. You know, a list of people who have helped us…
Continue readingYear Six
Our marriage was really, really great and really, really easy for the first five years. Like, five years to the day it was so, so easy. And wonderful. And amazing. And every…
Continue readingHigh Expectations in Difficult Moments
Most people would say I have a pass. At the very least, they might say that I should cut myself some slack. Between learning to adapt to a new phase of life…
Continue readingBaby Flaws
Baby flaws. Those words may make it seem like the flaws are barely noticeable; minor. If that were the case, what an easy post this might be to read. But that’s not…
Continue readingTo My Best Friend
*This is the final installment in open letters to those I love. To read the previous to, click here (for baby) and here (for youth group).* To my best friend, I don’t…
Continue readingTo The Ones Who Taught Me Friendship
Since this is the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, I’m doing a series of posts about people I love. If you missed Tuesday’s letter to our baby, click here! To my youth…
Continue readingTo The One I Love Yet Haven’t Met
With this week being the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, I thought I might do a series of posts directed toward those I love. Come back all week to find more…
Continue readingThe Whispering Sin
If jealousy is a silent killer, I think self-righteousness has to be a whispering sin. It is a sin that resides in the recesses of your heart, whispering that you’ve earned it,…
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