Family Life
Content in the Mess
Some people in my life have the idea that my house is always clean, my schedule is always perfect, and my plans always succeed. I’m here to tell you this isn’t the truth, and I brought proof. I am happy scheduler. I love to make lists. I love to check boxes.…
Read MoreStrengthening Connections While Loosening the Reigns
I know it must seem crazy for moms of toddlers, but once your child starts buckling themselves in the car, going to the bathroom by themselves, and taking a shower on their own, it seems like they grow up in a blink. This past October, I felt like I looked up and I saw a…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
This past week I’ve been taking a moment to honor my father. It’s been over ten father’s days since I’ve been able to hug his neck and tell him how much I appreciate him. If he were here today, I’d thank him for all of the ways he cultivated my faith: Cultivating a love of God’s…
Read MoreHow My Father Cultivated My Faith: He was Transparent About His Flaws
When I was ten, I went with my father to go hear him share his testimony with a church group. I remember him starting to tell of his childhood and feeling my eyes almost pop out of my head. What was he saying?! Who was he talking about?! This was not the man I knew. …
Read MoreHow My Father Cultivated My Faith: He Challenged me to Memorize Scripture
Even though my dad was an architect by trade, he called himself a 6th grade Sunday school teacher disguised as an architect. While he was very good at what he did, his passion was bringing God’s Word to life for those around him. In his 6th grade class, if you memorized the 13th chapter of 1…
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