There is so much going wrong with the world. Scroll through Facebook. Watch the news. Talk to a friend. If the world isn’t caving in all around us, it is caving in inside us! I had a very difficult time staying positive last week. For silly reasons, I let bitterness get the best of me…
May Day is coming….. 4 ways to celebrate May 1st
May Day is quite possibly my favorite holiday of the year. I have to thank my neighbors for sparking this excitement in high school. After moving into the neighborhood, we didn’t know many people well. But one special day, the 1st of May, we received a sweet small basket of flowers and candy on our…
Using your Wedding to Give Generously
Looking for ways to make a difference in your life? Your wedding day can be one of them. Here are 7 ways you can impact your world through your Wedding. Tithe 10% of the cash you receive from your wedding Purchase as much of your wedding accessories, jewelry, shoes, dresses, and thank-you gifts through a…
4 Reasons you should go “all out” for your wedding
When it comes to a wedding, some people tend to disagree on the amount of celebration necessary. After conversations about having a Christ-Centered wedding, many brides assume they must slice their budget in half to give more money to missions. This is not at all what I suggest, nor is it necessarily what God is…
Overcoming fear and “Going on an Adventure”
I am feeling a tad apprehensive about this journey of becoming a writer. For the last few months I’ve been feeling a bit intimidated to say the least. I finished writing a book, but now I have to edit it…. And I should probably let other people review it also. Also, God brought an amazing…
The Freckles have Arrived!!!
This weekend, I took a swift escape with my gorgeous husband and some close friends. Lucky for us, the sun decided to join us all weekend! The hot mineral springs of Thermopolis, WY did wonders for the last few months of crazy running about. Relaxed and refreshed, I woke up this morning to see my…
All about the Bride
Spring is here and wedding season is upon us! How exciting for the moms and dads who finally get to see their daughters off… What a dream for all the friends who get to witness and support the love and commitment between the bride and groom…. How blessed the pastors who happen to be the last…
The Ultimate DIY Project: Building God’s House
My husband and I have been extra-blessed with the opportunity to build our own home. Even more exciting is how our family has come around us to build it together, including my parents and my husband’s parents. It is the ultimate DIY project, and the whole family is involved. I am constantly impressed with the…
Coincidence or Christ-Evidence?
This morning, I was working out some aspects of my identity, specifically that I am in Christ. That is all that matters–not what I do or don’t do, if I am fantastic or Miss-Awesome-Pants or the epic-failure I often see myself as. None of it matters. I take my eyes off of me, and look…
Failing to be Miss-Awesome-Pants
This morning, the Holy Spirit gripped my heart with truth, yet again. As the rest of my blog suggests, I wrestle with people-pleasing and perfectionism. The times I fail, my identity quickly becomes “failure.” The times I succeed, my identity switches to “Miss-Awesome-Pants.” You’ll know when I’m feeling like Miss-Awesome-Pants because I wear a cute…