The year I was engaged to Shane, I was so excited to be married. Everyone told us “the first year is the hardest.” Well, I was anxious to prove them…
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Adoption Update: Two Stories
Well folks, we are now in month 2 (ish) of creating a Beautiful family. The journey-stage of this month is the home-study. We have an incredible team at Bethany Christian…
Continue readingWant Peace?
My dear friends, peace is on the horizon. I know many of you need this truth today. Let my words be few, but my prayer so bold today: Jesus, we…
Continue readingHow to Update Your Swimsuit for Vacation Season
Ok, I don’t have a bunch of fun tips to update your swimwear for an upcoming beach vaca… but, I do have a little quiz for you: Q. What do…
Continue readingHave Fun (It’s Biblical)
Every once in a while, we need a reminder to have fun. Oops, sorry, let me clarify… Every once in a while, we people over 14 need a reminder to…
Continue readingGleaning with a Grateful Heart
After unpacking how to Give-as-you-go, I realize there is another important quality we can practice from the book of Ruth: gleaning. As I mentioned before, gleaning is the “gathering of…
Continue readingGive as you Go: Space
Another way to give as we go is by making space. Not schedule space, we talked about that yesterday. I am talking about bursting our personal bubble to let others…
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