Being Brave

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. God gives so much grace and continues to equip me for every stage of raising our brood. There are days I feel as if I am in a battle with my children, but more often, I’m in a battle with the enemy. I’m fighting off the lies […]

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. God gives so much grace and continues to equip me for every stage of raising our brood. There are days I feel as if I am in a battle with my children, but more often, I’m in a battle with the enemy. I’m fighting off the lies […]

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. God gives so much grace and continues to equip me for every stage of raising our brood. There are days I feel as if I am in a battle with my children, but more often, I’m in a battle with the enemy. I’m fighting off the lies […]

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. God gives so much grace and continues to equip me for every stage of raising our brood. There are days I feel as if I am in a battle with my children, but more often, I’m in a battle with the enemy. I’m fighting off the lies […]

“And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the LORD, and I will be the GLORY in her midst.” Zechariah 2:5. God can create a wall of fire surrounding your every side. A hedge of protection while displaying His glory in the midst of it all. God protects […]

“And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the LORD, and I will be the GLORY in her midst.” Zechariah 2:5. God can create a wall of fire surrounding your every side. A hedge of protection while displaying His glory in the midst of it all. God protects […]

“And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the LORD, and I will be the GLORY in her midst.” Zechariah 2:5. God can create a wall of fire surrounding your every side. A hedge of protection while displaying His glory in the midst of it all. God protects […]

“And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the LORD, and I will be the GLORY in her midst.” Zechariah 2:5. God can create a wall of fire surrounding your every side. A hedge of protection while displaying His glory in the midst of it all. God protects […]

Sometimes I wonder what kind of world my children will inherit. There are a lot of ugly things going on. The best I think I can do is love people. Stand up for those who are marginalized. Shine the love of Christ to those around me. God is clear about what we are to do. […]

Sometimes I wonder what kind of world my children will inherit. There are a lot of ugly things going on. The best I think I can do is love people. Stand up for those who are marginalized. Shine the love of Christ to those around me. God is clear about what we are to do. […]

We had just turned off The Office. My three teens and I had a great discussion about one of the quotes from the show. Andy from the show said, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” It seemed to me people are searching […]

We had just turned off The Office. My three teens and I had a great discussion about one of the quotes from the show. Andy from the show said, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” It seemed to me people are searching […]

We had just turned off The Office. My three teens and I had a great discussion about one of the quotes from the show. Andy from the show said, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” It seemed to me people are searching […]

We had just turned off The Office. My three teens and I had a great discussion about one of the quotes from the show. Andy from the show said, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” It seemed to me people are searching […]

I stepped onto the plane with my three little children in tow ages two through six. They each had their little backpacks filled with carefully curated items to keep them busy and quiet for the three-hour flight. They knew the routine. We picked a row where they could all sit together with me directly across […]

When we got married, I knew there would be ups and downs in our life together. We eventually realized what the cycles of marriage look like and what was likely to come next. Oftentimes, the lows are not forever. For us, cycles can last days, months, or years, but inevitably, they always circle back […]

When we got married, I knew there would be ups and downs in our life together. We eventually realized what the cycles of marriage look like and what was likely to come next. Oftentimes, the lows are not forever. For us, cycles can last days, months, or years, but inevitably, they always circle back […]

When we got married, I knew there would be ups and downs in our life together. We eventually realized what the cycles of marriage look like and what was likely to come next. Oftentimes, the lows are not forever. For us, cycles can last days, months, or years, but inevitably, they always circle back […]

Stress can amplify any sort of problem in life. It was the week before we were to pick up our son in Haiti to bring him home. I was not only sick with the flu, but my back was flaring up. On top of joint problems due to my autoimmune disease, I have severe arthritis […]

Stress can amplify any sort of problem in life. It was the week before we were to pick up our son in Haiti to bring him home. I was not only sick with the flu, but my back was flaring up. On top of joint problems due to my autoimmune disease, I have severe arthritis […]

Stress can amplify any sort of problem in life. It was the week before we were to pick up our son in Haiti to bring him home. I was not only sick with the flu, but my back was flaring up. On top of joint problems due to my autoimmune disease, I have severe arthritis […]

Stress can amplify any sort of problem in life. It was the week before we were to pick up our son in Haiti to bring him home. I was not only sick with the flu, but my back was flaring up. On top of joint problems due to my autoimmune disease, I have severe arthritis […]

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My teeth were chattering, but I was not cold. Sitting in the counselor’s office waiting for my husband to speak was one of the longest moments I’ve endured. That day, I learned the results of his lie detector test and heard his full confession for the first time. My heart raced and my stomach was tied in knots. I knew deep within that nothing could prepare me for what I was about to hear.

Growing your faith through everyday brave moments

Growing your faith through everyday brave moments

Growing your faith through everyday brave moments

Growing your faith through everyday brave moments

Growing your faith through everyday brave moments

Healing Scriptures to Encourage your Faith FREE guide! I was encouraged through my cancer trial by reading God’s Word. My Aunt and Uncle prayed over me and gave me an outline of prayer with specific healing Scriptures. If you’d like to know more about how to battle for health and healing, you can download my […]

I was on a crash course learning how to pray for healing.

I was on a crash course learning how to pray for healing.

I was on a crash course learning how to pray for healing.

I held my breath, tense, as I watched Viktor pummel Adonis in the ring. Adonis stumbled and fell. Rocky yelled, “Get up!” He pulled himself up slowly by the ropes, swaying slightly, but then stood firm. He planted his feet, raised his arms up, and allowed a few punches for a moment, before throwing one […]

I held my breath, tense, as I watched Viktor pummel Adonis in the ring. Adonis stumbled and fell. Rocky yelled, “Get up!” He pulled himself up slowly by the ropes, swaying slightly, but then stood firm. He planted his feet, raised his arms up, and allowed a few punches for a moment, before throwing one […]

I held my breath, tense, as I watched Viktor pummel Adonis in the ring. Adonis stumbled and fell. Rocky yelled, “Get up!” He pulled himself up slowly by the ropes, swaying slightly, but then stood firm. He planted his feet, raised his arms up, and allowed a few punches for a moment, before throwing one […]

I held my breath, tense, as I watched Viktor pummel Adonis in the ring. Adonis stumbled and fell. Rocky yelled, “Get up!” He pulled himself up slowly by the ropes, swaying slightly, but then stood firm. He planted his feet, raised his arms up, and allowed a few punches for a moment, before throwing one […]

2018 was a year of Strength. We are not quite at year’s end, but I look forward to the reflection of the year and dreaming of the year to come. The Lord has slowly revealed to me what 2019 will bring. 2019 will be the year of Overcomer. From Strength to Overcomer.

2018 was a year of Strength. We are not quite at year’s end, but I look forward to the reflection of the year and dreaming of the year to come. The Lord has slowly revealed to me what 2019 will bring. 2019 will be the year of Overcomer. From Strength to Overcomer.

2018 was a year of Strength. We are not quite at year’s end, but I look forward to the reflection of the year and dreaming of the year to come. The Lord has slowly revealed to me what 2019 will bring. 2019 will be the year of Overcomer. From Strength to Overcomer.

Watching the colorful leaves dance across the yard reflecting glimmers of sunshine, reminds me that in the process of letting go, beautiful beginnings are planted. This releasing process is not always logical. Sometimes, we have to let go of some good, amazing things. Sometimes, it’s an easy thing to set free when we know the growth is coming. Other times, it takes a little more time and intention to process the things we need to relinquish.

Watching the colorful leaves dance across the yard reflecting glimmers of sunshine, reminds me that in the process of letting go, beautiful beginnings are planted. This releasing process is not always logical. Sometimes, we have to let go of some good, amazing things. Sometimes, it’s an easy thing to set free when we know the growth is coming. Other times, it takes a little more time and intention to process the things we need to relinquish.

Watching the colorful leaves dance across the yard reflecting glimmers of sunshine, reminds me that in the process of letting go, beautiful beginnings are planted. This releasing process is not always logical. Sometimes, we have to let go of some good, amazing things. Sometimes, it’s an easy thing to set free when we know the growth is coming. Other times, it takes a little more time and intention to process the things we need to relinquish.

Watching the colorful leaves dance across the yard reflecting glimmers of sunshine, reminds me that in the process of letting go, beautiful beginnings are planted. This releasing process is not always logical. Sometimes, we have to let go of some good, amazing things. Sometimes, it’s an easy thing to set free when we know the growth is coming. Other times, it takes a little more time and intention to process the things we need to relinquish.

Watching the colorful leaves dance across the yard reflecting glimmers of sunshine, reminds me that in the process of letting go, beautiful beginnings are planted. This releasing process is not always logical. Sometimes, we have to let go of some good, amazing things. Sometimes, it’s an easy thing to set free when we know the growth is coming. Other times, it takes a little more time and intention to process the things we need to relinquish.

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I really do like where we live. We have an abundance of creatures that live amongst us. I enjoy the beauty that God has created right outside our windows. The red cardinals remind me over and over again about pressing on through the winter months. They are there, perched on the windowsill or tree as […]

I really do like where we live. We have an abundance of creatures that live amongst us. I enjoy the beauty that God has created right outside our windows. The red cardinals remind me over and over again about pressing on through the winter months. They are there, perched on the windowsill or tree as […]

I really do like where we live. We have an abundance of creatures that live amongst us. I enjoy the beauty that God has created right outside our windows. The red cardinals remind me over and over again about pressing on through the winter months. They are there, perched on the windowsill or tree as […]

I really do like where we live. We have an abundance of creatures that live amongst us. I enjoy the beauty that God has created right outside our windows. The red cardinals remind me over and over again about pressing on through the winter months. They are there, perched on the windowsill or tree as […]