BLESSED BEYOND EXHAUSTION
It’s no secret that podcasts are my jam. While some people listen to audiobooks, I always have a podcast going in my ears. I enjoy learning new things and hearing interesting real-life stories. Several months ago I listened to an episode of Best of Both Worlds where the hosts discussed having a five year vacation plan, and this totally got me motivated to think about some fun trips I’d like…
I recently heard someone say that people have one of two core fears. The two core fears are: You will not be accepted They will leave you I know people who teach on core fears, and they always explain that there are several. But I think they can certainly all be boiled down to these two. I have a definite fear of not being accepted and it has the tendency…
I’m sitting at the local frozen yogurt shop, watching three of my children and an additional friend enjoying their sweet, cold treat. At the table next to me is a young married couple. (I know they’re married because they’re both wearing wedding rings.) They look to be in their late 20s but admittedly, the older I get, the less ability I have to judge others’ ages correctly. (I still think…
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Never have I been so happy to see summer! This school year has been hard with lots of unexpected changes so I’m definitely looking forward to a few weeks of low-key time at home with family. Here are some of my recent favorite things. What have you been loving this month? These slides from Target: I bought these on a whim one afternoon after listening to…
April Favorites are here! I have lots of favorites this month so picking the ones I wanted to share with you has been hard! I’ve got everything from books and podcast episodes to a new favorite snack and a movie. Here we go! Find Your People: I’m a huge Jennie Allen fan and her latest book did not not disappoint. It’s all about how to find people you can do…
Happy March! I hope everyone is enjoying some spring-like weather. I think our weather in Tennessee has ADHD because it can’t decide if it’s supposed to be warm or cold. Our spring break ended with 4 inches of snow – not exactly the weather event I had in mind. Anyway, here are some things I’ve been loving lately. And as always, I’d love to hear some of your favorite things…
This little one is turning 4 in a few days, and I’m having a hard time believing it. Four seems so much older than three. Maybe it’s because four marks the beginning of preschool and thoughts of kindergarten. Or maybe it’s because four marks the ending of babies and toddlerhood. I’m not sure – all I know is this day has suddenly appeared and I’m not sure I’m ready for…
I didn’t grow up in a “Lent-practicing” church. I’m pretty sure I never once heard the word “Lent” spoken from the pulpit of my home church, the centerpiece of our small town. In fact, the only experience I had of the Lenten season was Friday night fish dinners at my grandmother’s house with all my cousins. It was a celebration for sure, but I didn’t understand until years later why…
After the longest January in history, I feel like February has flown by. Soon it will be spring break and then we’re on the downward slope towards summer! Here are some of my favorite things from the past month: These slippers: I love a good slipper to wear around the house, especially since our home consists mostly of hardwood floors. These smiley slippers are so comfy that I can’t wait…
“Mommy, is Jesus sweet?” I heard the three-year old ask from the backseat as I was driving to school one morning. “Oh, yes. Jesus is very kind to us,” I replied, wondering where this conversation was going. “Yeah, Jesus makes our heart happy.” Happiness. Blessings. Joy. All of these words are synonymous for what those of us who follow Jesus should exude on a daily basis. And generally I’m pretty…