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Thoughtfulness; God’s Great Rescue Plan

About a week ago, I was riding in the car with my husband and children, thinking through an earlier conversation my husband and I had about intentionality in our marriage. In it, we had discussed how in this current season, with young children, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead and prioritize what’s important…
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Finding worth in motherhood

As I looked around, I saw opportunities to love and I realized the Lord was ever so slowly changing my heart. He was equipping me with new skillsets and providing the gentlest of graces as I grew – and still continue to grow.
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Our First Toddler Gulf Shores Vacation – What’s Worth Investing In! (Part 1)

A week ago we took our first long vacation with our 17 month old daughter, Josie. It was an incredible trip to the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We’d never traveled there in the past, so the whole experience was completely new to us. Sure, we’d traveled to other beaches in Florida or South Carolina,…
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A Few Thoughts from an Expecting Momma in the Midst of COVID-19

It’s kind of a strange time to be so close to bringing a baby into the world. A time that is normally filled with the people you hold dear coming over to help prepare you for your first child, is not much of an option right now with social distancing and limited research on how…
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Learning to Love

I had a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend with my loving husband who kept me all smiles with his goofy jokes and cheesy cliches that we both know I secretly love. Though it’s definitely fun to have a day set aside for spoiling the one you love, choosing your spouse can’t just be a once a…
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Lover of the Giver, Not Just the Gifts

Do you ever just have a moment of clarity where you realize something you thought was so complex, turns out to actually be simple? You see, I’ve been having quite a few of those lately, but they’re fleeting. It’s almost like I can’t fully form the idea in my head before it dissipates into vapor.…
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Embracing God in Every Season

When struggling with a particular area of your life, usually dealing with discontent, I’m sure someone has said one of the following: “It’s just a season.” “It’s all in God’s time.” “You’re still so young. Don’t worry about that yet!” “All things are made beautiful in God’s time.” “Have you prayed about it?” “I’m…
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Unpopular Opinion: What You Watch Matters

**Before I even start writing about this, I just want to say this is not an article to judge others, bring others down or spread any negativity. This is an article meant to shed light, to encourage others and show love.** Over the past several months, I’ve spoken with several people on their specific stances…
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Workplace Wilderness

Have you ever felt stuck in the midst of your career? Like, you weren’t sure what opportunities you had to really learn more or work your way up the ladder? Maybe you’ve considered starting your own business or trying out freelance work, but aren’t sure whether to take the leap. I mean, you could lose…
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Farewell, Friend

Animals have always been a core part of my being. Never have I ever felt so passionate about one of God’s creations. Horses, however, have a spot that most animals just can’t come close to. There’s something about the grace with which they move, the softness of their eyes, and the beauty of their colors.…
