Finding Joy in the Journey
Alright... so, perhaps using the word "movement" in a title is a bit strong. But, I'm standing by it. I do a lot of reading... like, a lot. Put something in my hands, related to the news, to the workplace, to historical fiction or just about anything else and I'm likely to dig into it.... Continue Reading →
“It’s all part of a bigger plan.” “God has a plan for all of this.” “It’ll be better tomorrow.” We throw phrases around a lot; it’s a part of our culture, part of how we encourage healing and part of how we look forward with hope. Sometimes, though – regardless of the truth of the... Continue Reading →
Are you grateful for chaos? If you're a busy mom balancing work and home, an enneagram 9 (I see you fellow peace-keepers!), especially prone to anxiety, reaching for big goals or have any other number of qualities, responsibilities or innate traits, the answer to that question is likely a loud, resounding "no." Maybe it's more... Continue Reading →
"But...why would someone want to hear what you have to say?" That quote right there has been stuck in my head for over a decade. You see, I've always loved writing. When nothing else made sense, writing did. When five other university majors fell through, writing was right there. It's something I built my... Continue Reading →
What are your temptations? The things that cause a direct rift between what you know is best for you and your reality? We all have them. Sometimes they're small little temptations that sit on the sidelines in boxes that we can indulge in from time to time. Sometimes, though, they're big. They occupy our thoughts... Continue Reading →
Before anyone jumps to attack mode at the title of this post...I'd like to ask you to at least read through. Parenting is HARD and figuring out how to handle situations - especially with your first - can be a challenge. We navigate new waters each day and I pray that we make decisions that... Continue Reading →
Last year, I started tracking my reading more closely. In case anyone's wondering or looking for something new...here's the final list! Excited to dive into what 2019 has to offer 🙂 2018 Completed Reading List Books of the Bible: Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Phillipians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy... Continue Reading →
In case you've missed it the other 586 times I've mentioned it in the past two years...I miss Asheville, NC something fierce. Leaving our home in PA...the only place we'd ever lived...and heading to NC was terrifying. I fought it like nothing else. But, we felt called and every single door I hoped would slam... Continue Reading →
As ANY new parent knows - whether it's your first kid or fifth (right here!) - sleep can be hard to come by. When true exhaustion sets in, everything seems to crumble, doesn't it? Little problems seem magnified. Noises get louder. The frustrations the older kids have about the attention being split a little farther... Continue Reading →
