With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, I've been thinking a lot about the amazing gift that motherhood is. God blesses us in so many ways, and children are one of the greatest glimmers of grace I think I'll ever see on this side of eternity. From the moment our daughter was born, I have … Continue reading A Post For Your Mama Heart
Category: ESV Journaling Bible
A weekend along the North Shore in the “Winter”
Happy Friday everyone!! Last weekend I spent some time hiking and reflecting on all of God's beautiful creation along the north shore with a few friends from our church. This is a trip we have been taking as a family almost every fall, but it was so fun to experience the shore in all of … Continue reading A weekend along the North Shore in the “Winter”
Elizabeth’s Favorite Spiritual Growth Books of 2017
Hi everyone! This morning on the blog, I'm featuring Elizabeth: wife & mother of two sweet boys from Oklahoma, and blogger over at sunshineinmynest, who I first connected with on Instagram. Today I'll be sharing some of her top 2017 spiritual growth books. Elizabeth and I both believe in Jesus. We believe that we are sinners, in desperate need … Continue reading Elizabeth’s Favorite Spiritual Growth Books of 2017
DIY Advent Calendar + The Coziest Pullover!
Happy Monday friends!! This week is all about Christmas preparation- from advent calendar and devotionals to cozy holiday wear to holiday gift guides. I wanted to start off the week by sharing our advent calendar for this year that I made, and I am not a crafty person! So, I'm not sure how I got … Continue reading DIY Advent Calendar + The Coziest Pullover!
Christmas Preparation – Don’t Let It Sneak Up On You!
Happy Monday! Christmas is coming! That I know. I also know that between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the time just seems to fly by and people are in a fury of gift-buying, holiday planning, travel going, and the like... and seem to find themselves the day before Christmas still in a busy frenzy to get it … Continue reading Christmas Preparation – Don’t Let It Sneak Up On You!
Growing Pains
Growth. It's a good thing. But sometimes, growth can feel not so good. As my husband described it: like going down a river, sometimes growth feels fast and exciting like flying down the rocky rapids. Other times, growth can feel like floating down a lazy river or even stagnant and altogether dry. Slow, but steady. … Continue reading Growing Pains
Freedom in Christ
Free. Freedom. The word freedom feels so fragile this week. This year. Doesn't it? If there was ever a time that you needed evidence the broken world we live in due to sin, and its desperate need for a Savior, turn on the news. Read it on the internet. It's there, in your face, clear … Continue reading Freedom in Christ
God Is Compassionate When We Are Not
Good morning! As I finished up reading Jonah, I had some time of reflection over the last two verses, questions, that God asks Jonah for the reader to think on and answer too. God used this passage to tend to my heart. Let me be transparent with you, because #impressingisexhausting: I can be very impatient … Continue reading God Is Compassionate When We Are Not
Blog Hop GIVEAWAY!
I am SO excited about this giveaway for you! I have teamed up with several wonderful businesses and artists to bring you an assortment of goodies you are going to love this summer! Before I jump into what is up for grabs in MY giveaway, you must know about the 8 OTHER giveaways that are … Continue reading Blog Hop GIVEAWAY!
Waiting For What’s Next
Do you have a time and place you like to sneak away to so you can reset? Clear your head? For me that's outside. Last night after it taking an abnormally long time to lay C down, I snuck off to the edge of the dock. I just sat down, listened to the waves, the … Continue reading Waiting For What’s Next