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Can I be honest?

You’re not the house you clean, or the lunches you pack. You’re not the social media posts you create. You’re not the behavior of your children or the choices they make. You are not your occupation or what you wear. You are far more. Far more beautiful.

A poem: For the woman who…

A poem: For the woman who… Come and take a seat at the table, there is a place just for you. For the woman… For the woman who has a mama,And the one praying for a mama-figure.I see you. For the woman praying for her children,And the one praying to have children.I see you. For […]

An Invitation to Rest

Am I heaping more expectations on myself than others even want? Well, besides my Bug, who does her best to tell me exactly what she wants, I think I need to let a lot slide.

“I can’t do it all!” as I collapsed on the couch.

“You’re not meant to – ‘I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it,'” Jesus invites us to live a better way.

From Doubt to Hope: God’s Love Restores

I fight daily battles to keep my hope, especially in my new home. I’m sensitive to cloudy days, sunny ones, dead grass, dirty cars, traffic. Whatever seems out of place irritates me when I’m feeling depleted. My soul seems to yearn for all things beautiful and at peace…

God’s loving presence calmed my fears and doubts. ‘You, too, will get through this, sweet girl. Trust I have you close to my heart… You will soon soar with hope!’ […]

Where to Find Hope and Dream Again

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Little did I know how crucial hope would be in 2021.

It was my word for the year. “Psh, God, you know I have hope. I repeated Romans 15:13 so many times as I crunched around the mountain behind my house in 2020. What about something more fun? Powerful?”

But now I realize, without it – there is …no purpose or motivation […]

Lies I’ve Believed About Grace

Grace in the mess of life

I’ve believed some big lies lately about grace. Their seeds took root in my heart and sprouted shady leaves, casting doubt on the power, plan, and grace of God. Is his grace enough for this season of life?

Here are some lies I was letting bounce around my head like an annoying, loud pinball machine […]

3 Key Ways to Deepen Your Roots and Produce Fruit that Lasts

Guest Post by Kayla Cornish: We are all bound to go through storms in this lifetime, and a deeply rooted woman withstands the wind, the rain, and whatever may come her way. She is unshakable.

Show me a woman’s response to life, and I’ll show you the depth of her root system. […]

Why Big Dreams Aren’t Just Woo-Woo

Guest Post by Liz Montigny: You may have heard the phrase, fake it ’till you make it, I prefer, faith it ‘till you make it! You most likely aren’t faking it to get anywhere, you’re trying! And each try gets you closer to your big dream […]

Step into Your Calling

Guest post by Leandra Cleinwerck: I firmly believe that God stirs up certain desires in our hearts that help us navigate what our callings are. Once we are able to acknowledge what those desires are we tend to become curious and ask specific questions about those desires […]