“To everything, there is a season… A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to…
Faith
Bible Verse Phone Cases for Encouragement: Review & Giveaway
If you’re anything like me, you love anything pretty and girly. I like pretty clothes, jewelry, and even pretty and girly phone wallpaper and cases! Recently, I found out about a company called Prone to Wander. They sell gorgeous Bible verse phone cases along with a few home decor items and I am in love with…
Maybe Church Isn’t Supposed to Make Us Comfortable
The past several weeks have been a whirlwind. Most parts have hardly felt real. I have felt the need to write, and yet I have been too exhausted and too anxious to actually do it. But today, today all I can think about is writing down what I’m thinking. The real. The raw. All of…
You are More Than Just a Facebook Post
On social media, we all put on masks. We put on our best face and we move forward despite what we have going on in our lives. In the sea of posts that flood your newsfeed, each person can look like just another Facebook post. But behind those social media updates, there are real people….
40 Pieces of Marriage Advice From Over 30 Different Spouses
It has been seven and half years since my husband and I were married. Boy, time flies by fast! Lately, I have been thinking back to all the marriage advice I was given either at my bridal shower or before our wedding. It seemed as though everyone has their own advice and their own way…
PPROM, Faith, and A Miracle (Part 2)
Many of you will remember the story my sister-in-law wrote here on the blog about almost losing her baby to PPROM and the miracle that took place. If you have not read the first part of this story, you can read it here: PPROM, Faith, and A Miracle: Elaina’s Story. Now, 9 months later, I…
6 Ways to Show “Acts of Service” in Your Marriage
Love is a peculiar thing… it can often be a fleeting emotion or a stirring euphoria. Love is a verb – often encompassing the notion of cherishing or holding dear the object of your affection. I Corinthians 13:4-13 is one of the most quoted Scripture passages in the Bible – especially during wedding ceremonies. Recently,…
A Time to Heal
The clock said 10:38 and I breathed a silent sigh of relief. I still had roughly 20 minutes left to my session. I glanced back at my counselor who was waiting for me to speak. I told her I feel guilty. Guilty for finally getting the help I have wanted for such a long time. Guilty…
Thoughts From a Mom Who has Also Believed “God Isn’t Fixing This”
Yesterday, as I was at the hospital with daughter during her 9th hospital stay. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed while she was resting in my lap. Over and over I started seeing news about the picture below and the headline, “GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS.” I was angry at first, but then I grieved….
My First Podcast Interview
It’s Sunday afternoon. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and relax while listening to my latest and first podcast interview with Trista Laborn from A Purpose Driven Wife. Trista started her podcast: …at a time in my life where God called me to be a wife, mom AND entrepreneur. I was looking for resources and/or…
