Helping you connect your faith with your real life
Have you ever thought you should spend more time with God, but don’t know how to really make it happen? Lately, I have felt a disconnect and longed (desperately) for a way to shake it. I wanted to want to spend time with God. I wanted to enjoy my time with God. I didn’t want it to be a
Everything was perfect. The band was playing. The lights were dim and filled with people worshiping. My kids were behaving. I was singing the words. It was the perfect setup to worship God. Except I couldn’t. It didn’t matter that I was in the perfect environment. Everything I did seemed to fall flat. I couldn’t
It’s no secret that I have an affinity for books. (I share some of my favorites here.) But sometimes there is a book that deserves more than a listing and summary. Today I have just that book! I love picture books. There’s something magical about the ability to weave words and images together so concisely
Sometimes I’m not sure what to pray. I know there are words I can say, things I can tell God or ask Him, but nothing seems quite right. Instead of praying anyway I’ve been quiet, closing off the communication between me and God because it doesn’t feel quite right. In all honesty, I should know
It was right there in front of me, easy as could be. I just had to click and I would be given the 10 Steps to Finally Figuring Life Out. So easy, right? Okay, there was no “10 Steps to Finally Figuring Life Out,” but wouldn’t it be nice if there was? It would make life
I had no idea how to start this post. Mostly because I was making it too complicated. Instead, God showed me to be simple. Awhile back I read Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff. It encouraged me in ways other books have not. I felt inspired, challenged, and
I made a choice to keep my mouth shut today. If you know me, this is no easy feat. I’ve always been a heart of my sleeve person, thinking anything less is a lie. But I had a choice today. I could say what I was thinking or I could keep it to myself. You
I had seen the ads on Instagram and Facebook. Amazing authors I respect touting how fantastic this new bible is. It has artwork and room for notes and even devotions built right in. Plus, there are beautiful covers to choose from. Yet, I was torn. A question kept circling my mind. On one hand I wanted this Bible.
While we typically think of summer as a break from learning, this summer taught me some important things about myself, God, and life. The only reason I know this, however, is that I purposed to pay attention. Emily Freeman has been encouraging this little practice, that honestly feels anything but little because it impacts me
I’ve always loved the routine of school. There’s rules and structure and opportunity to learn. But sometimes all that structure can feel like a lot to juggle. September is always hard here. The transition from summer fun to schedules can be tough. Add to it a handful of orientations, parent nights, and school supply lists
