As a culture, we’re starting to pay more attention to our mental health and value it as an important aspect to our overall well-being. I believe this is a good thing! Though, it can be taken too far at times. I’m not here to tell you to “follow your heart” or “manifest the life of your dreams” (sorry if that’s what you were hoping for!) So, what do I mean by “mindfulness” and what does it look like as a... Read more
If you’ve been following along with my series on Community, you might be thinking, “Okay, now I’ve heard you talk about this community thing and what the Bible says about it, but how do I know how to find a truly Christ-centered community?” Good news! The Bible tells us what it should look like when Christians gather together. This means that when you become part of a Christian Community, you know the important things to look for. Christian Community can... Read more
A couple of weeks ago, I talked about my experience with finding a Christian Community and what it means to be part of one. But, it should be noted: don’t listen to anything I say, unless there’s Biblical truth to back it up 😉 In this follow-up post, we’ll look at some specific verses in the Bible that talk about the importance of gathering with other Christians and how it can be beneficial to our faith. What Does the Bible... Read more
Sometimes we might picture the story of Jesus’ birth as a simple event…a “silent night”, with the “lowly” shepherds and the “humble” manger. It can be easy to assume, since God ordained it, that everything just fell into place and everyone went along with their role without complaint. Yet, here’s the truth I sometimes forget about it all: Jesus was the only perfect person in this story. Simple Christmas, Simply Human Christmas has always been my favorite time of the... Read more
Independence is glorified in society. Being able to stand on your own two feet is a signal of strength. No wonder our instinct is to say, “no, it’s okay. I got this”. As Christians, can trying to go through life alone be damaging to our faith? What does it look like to be part of a Christ-centered community? Growing Up in Community I was fortunate enough to grow up in a Christian home, with a family who valued the importance... Read more
I’ve heard an interesting revelation brought up by a couple of people in my life lately: “Gratitude and anxiety cannot coexist in your brain”. It turns out, there’s scientific research to back it up. This notion is intriguing, to say the least… So, what is the scientific connection between anxiety and gratitude, and what does the Bible have to say about it? Rising Anxiety With all the busyness and pressure of this fast-paced world we live in, stress and *anxiety... Read more
This post was supposed to come out at the start of summer but I made the mistake of blinking, and now, somehow, it’s already July. That’s just how summer goes! As the days on the calendar fly by, summer can hold a lot of pressure. So many adventures to be had in so little time! And if you have kids, so much pent-up energy in such little space! Here are a few things to keep in mind, as you settle... Read more
“Less is more” we tell our kids as they’re squeezing out a whopping glob of toothpaste onto their toothbrush or piling a gooey mountain of glue onto a school project. With some things in life, a little goes a long way. What about when it comes to our home? With the latest trendy decor catching your eye, all the “must-have” gizmos and gadgets – and the ads that tell you, “You need this. It will make your life better”… it’s... Read more
What do you do when your child is in tears because friends were unkind to her? As moms, we never want to see someone break our children’s spirits. We do everything we can to protect them, but what about the times we can’t? From Laughter to Tears My sweet 9-year-old daughter was in tears the other night after enjoying an evening at the park during her brother’s baseball game. You might be thinking, “if it was fun, why was she... Read more
Nothing has made me realize my need for Jesus more than becoming a parent. Motherhood has brought a form of humility and desperation, unlike anything I have ever experienced. I am constantly crying out to Jesus for guidance as I do my best to raise godly, loving humans in this broken world. I’ve been a Christian since I was young and have known and loved Jesus most of my life. While I recognized my overall need for salvation and made... Read more
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