Since I’ve created three blog posts stemming from the Martha, Martha gospel reading, I’m officially calling this my “Martha, Martha mini series” (If you’ve not …
3 Things For the Martha in us All
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Real Freedom
Me And A Cheesecake I was staring longingly at a cheesecake platter that was sitting in my refrigerator when I thought to myself, “I should …
A Kiss From Heaven
The sun lit up his face, magnifying his boyish charm. I pulled him close to me, pressing his warm, soft check against mine. I took …
Not Fearless, Just Brave
The time and place were all very different but the feelings were very much the same. With each, I felt a rush of excitement, fear, …
The Gift of Motherhood
In the beginning, when new life is forming inside even unbeknownst to you, you too are being formed. And the moment you are made aware …
But Even If He Doesn’t
In the midst of this pandemic we have been working hard in our home to cultivate beauty. Yes, physically, but more importantly, internally. The kind …
The Joyful Myseries
Cooper woke up early this morning battling a cough and ear pain. We made eye contact through the blurriness of snot and tears and agreed …
Cultivating a Heart of Service in Your Home
It’s easy to find annoyances in others that you spend daily time with. It’s also easy to find the repetiveness of any job or chore …
A Time for Falling and a Time for Saving
After 12 hours of driving we found ourselves in a cute Floridian condo that wasn’t prepared for Cooper’s adventurous spirit. We let him loose to …
You Did What?! – our decision to get a puppy
It’d been a long, fussy evening. Cooper finally fell asleep and I could feel the exhaustion radiating through my entire being. I laid in bed …