“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of... Continue Reading →
Sitting in the Ashes
Sometimes I wonder if I’ve learned anything from my physical frustrations. Sometimes I wonder why my body feels much older than it is. Sometimes I wonder if anything good has come from the place of discomfort, pain, and fear. But good things have come. I’ve learned. Slowly, but still. Progress is good. One thing I’ve... Continue Reading →
Lessons I Am Learning Through Suffering
Grace upon grace. That’s what it felt like during our year of waiting on God after having four miscarriages. Everywhere I turned, there He was, rich with mercy. Gently He put lessons on my heart. Slowly I saw more of who He is and who I am. Some days I still wouldn’t choose to cling... Continue Reading →
Principles of Living as You are Called: Keep My Commandments
You know, I started writing about having another baby two years ago. We’re still waiting. Still praying. Learning to just enjoy this season, which is rich with joy, wisdom, and grace. And sometimes frustration… I’m sure we all struggle with moments of frustration. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in what we have and... Continue Reading →
This is Motherhood
Motherhood changes you. It helps sanctify as you see your selfishness and slowly learn to sacrifice your wants for someone else’s needs. Sometimes it’s hard. You quickly see how inadequate you are. Giving, giving, and repeatedly coming to Christ with empty hands, humbly asking for strength to keep giving. But I love this beautiful gift.... Continue Reading →
Greener
My uncle has a saying he likes: “The grass is greener where you water it.” I like that too. Sometimes we look around us and think, “That person has it so easy. I’d be content with half of what they have,” whether that be in terms of career, family, or possessions. We usually don’t see... Continue Reading →
One is Not Less
“Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 “Hello, it’s nice to meet you. Is this your family? Oh you just have one child.” The guest speaker at our church stuck his foot in his mouth before he... Continue Reading →
A Sense of Wonder
Throwback ❤️ I watched you laughing at yourself in the mirror and I wanted to cry tears of joy. You were so amazed that this person staring back at you could clap and wave and reach his arms way up high. Mommy was amazed too. Amazed and grateful God has given me this opportunity to... Continue Reading →
31 Qualities of the Proverbs 31 Woman
The wisdom-rich book of Proverbs concludes with a picture of a Godly woman. If we as women desire a role model to strive after, we can find one in verses 10-31. No matter what stage of life you are in, this Biblical model offers wisdom for you to seek after and a pattern to live... Continue Reading →
A Hand in Mine
Another throw back blog from Seth’s baby years. ❤️ Our beautiful little boy is a lover of the great outdoors. Being outside is his favorite! He enjoys waving to each car that drives by, finding colorful flowers, seeing Papa’s cows. But he is also is very independent. He wants to run and run and he... Continue Reading →