I ❤️ SUP! In the last year, I have discoveredthat one of my Life-givers is the water. (Lifegiver=a unique visual, companion, or activity that God uses to simultaneously energize and relax you, make you feel more like yourself, and draw you back to joy). Be it a brook or the seaside, water is something that…
A Send-Off Prayer for a Friend
This is my friend, Christa.She is about to begin a new chapter in her life. Our friendship began a short few months ago. In that time she has become a kindred spirit. Christa provided a bright spot in a spiritually lonely time in my journey as a new mom. I met her at MOPS. Her…
3 Tips For Planning a Christ-Centered Bachelorette Party
I am getting a new sister-in-law in less than 10 days! I am thrilled to celebrate the wedding of Shane’s brother Brandon to his high-school sweetheart Taylor. But I have a strange confession: I might be even more pumped for her bachelorette party! A bride may have many types of pre-wedding parties to celebrate the…
Summer Movie Messages: Finding Dory Vs. Me before You
“Becky is eating a cup!” I am pretty sure this is going to be the running joke for my name for the rest of the summer, thanks to Finding Dory. Truth be told, my husband cracked up every time Marlin or Nemo made a reference to the squawky, wacky-eyed loon. I think I relate…
How God Calls The EXTROVERT Out Of Her Comfort Zone
Dare. That was point number 5 of the sermon my husband preached this past Sunday: 6 Tips for Entering the Promise Land. ““Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.” Joshua 1:6 As he…
What’s The Point of a Unity Symbol (Plus 8 Sensational Unity Candle-Alternatives with Bible Verses!)
The Unity Ceremony. This summer, I am getting one more sister-in-law and I have a feeling the wedding is going to be glam-tabulous! Recently, she polled Facebook for alternative ideas for a unity ceremony. Her question reminded me of my own experience. As I planned my wedding, I questioned everything, particularly the unity ceremony. “It’s just what…
Mimicking Rhythms
Wham! A guttural wail rose from my sons throat as he expressed his pain and frustration. This is not the first time he has whacked his big toddler head into a dresser. Which is probably why he was more angry than hurt. Putting on pants like a big kid is hard. I scooped him up…
What’s the Point of Bridesmaids?
This Spring, I am continuing my Christ-Centered Wedding series by exposing long-held traditions of the modern wedding (of the western culture). I hope to cover everything from the unity symbol to the wedding dress. I invite all brides aiming to be Christ-centered in their wedding planning to join me in this pursuit of “What’s the…
Transformation Tuesday: How Does Christ’s Resurrection Impact You?
40 Days. That’s how long Jesus walked this earth after he rose from the grave. “After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Acts 1:3 The disciples had 40…
Let Easter linger
After Easter, we tend to pack away the promises of Lent. We punch the accelerator on our activity-driven lifestyle again. We rush past worship and rest in favor of Spring cleaning and a last ditch effort to get a beach body. I am suggesting we let Easter linger for a while. Let relief from sin…