Welcome to 10 Habits for a Purely Fantastic Morning Routine. These habits are in no particular order whatsoever. That being said, I will focus on this habit first for several reasons. 1. It is the first thing I do in the morning. Somewhere along this life journey, I decided browsing Facebook and Pinterest would be the best…
10 Habits for a Purely FANTASTIC Morning Routine
Recently, Shane and my life has been through the blender. New job, new home, and a new church family have each been wonderful transitions for us, but it is hectic. In the process, I lost something. I think it was my grip on life. I realized that ignoring routine habits have added greatly to the chaos….
Existing for an audience of One
Summer camp is around the corner. I am preparing for a week of discipling kids in the Lord. As I do so, a lot comes to mind: Am I getting too old for this? How will I hold these teenagers attention? Will I be an asset to the rest of the staff, or an annoyance?…
My Life, In Edit
My life is in edit. Allow me to explain. 1. The Book: After years of writing and investing in a young women’s Bible study curriculum, I am finally in the editing stage. It is emotional, annoying, and to be honest, sometimes feels entirely pointless. I put a string of words together once. I thought they…
God’s Word: Piercing to the Heart
Do you ever experience a divine intervention? You know, when you hear a sermon or a Bible study explained, and the Holy Spirit just hits you straight in the heart with the truth He has for you? Sometimes, the message wasn’t even heading in the direction for which it pierces our soul. The passage could…
Pictures of Selfless Love for a (future) Mama, Part 2: Pregnancy
This week, God has led me to explore the pictures of God’s love through parenthood. Many of my friends will be celebrating Mother’s Day in a few weeks, which lends to me thinking more and more about the idea. I am not a parent yet, but the Holy Spirit is definitely rearranging my perspective of…
Pictures of Selfless Love for a (future) Mama: My journey to celebrating both pregnancy and adoption.
I think I might be finally getting this whole “home-made” kid thing. “Home-made” meaning, having a baby (vs. adoption). It has been a long journey of confusion, fear, selfishness, doubt, excitement, and waiting… of course the waiting. And no-this is not a pregnancy announcement. I simply wish to be transparent with how God is…
10 Go-To Excuses to Avoid Studying the Bible (and practical ways to overcome them!)
A few months ago, I asked a question via Facebook: “Why do you typically avoid studying the Bible?” I received some insightful responses, and joyfully ventured into dangerous territory: debunking the excuses. While I enjoyed the idea of helping others overcome their Bible study blockades, I was not so happy when God brought up some of…
Bible Study Tips for the #Selfie
#newOutfit #Selfie #HairCut #Selfie #concert #alldolledup #selfie #bored #selfie #LookatME #selfie Breaking news, people, the selfie culture has arrived! (Definition: “#selfie” [pronounced: hash-tag-self-ie)… the term used in social network to identify a picture taken as a self-portait, often using a bathroom mirror or awkward stretching/smartphone balancing skills.)* Ok, lets face it, humanity has always lived…