Creating a peaceful home might sound like a Pinterest-perfect pipe dream, but with a little effort, some sourdough magic, and a lot of God’s grace, it’s totally doable—even when chaos strikes (like that flour spill on Christmas Eve). A peaceful rhythm in the home isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating an environment where you and…
The mention of a Proverbs 31 lifestyle often elicits feelings of inadequacy among women. The sheer expectations seem overwhelming, making us question our ability to measure up to such a seemingly perfect standard. It’s almost as if this woman, whom I’ll casually refer to as “Sally” (I don’t think I personally know anyone named Sally,…
Are you excited about the coming year? Or are you like me and wondering how in the world did we ever make it to 2024? When I was thinking about this coming year, I started wondering how much longer the Lord is really going to tarry with the shape our world is in. Maybe that…
Do the holidays tend to stress you out? I know that for many, it can feel overwhelming. Everyone is constantly running around trying to get gifts, go to all the functions, and still try to stay within our budgets. We end up feeling frustrated and taking it out on those that we love the most….
“I’m sorry, but the number you have been trying to reach has been disconnected.” Not really, but in my head, that’s how I felt during my time off, and it was wonderful! I chose to disconnect from the rush of things and slow down to spend time with my husband and kids. I have missed…
As I was waking up this morning, my mind started running. It seemed to be in the process of loading and I began thinking about all of the things that I needed to do today. School starts for us on Monday, and I am determined to take today to finish getting my house in order. …
As I sit here to write, my mind is running away with all sorts of things. I start to go in one direction and then end up in another. My first thought is, “Am I hitting a writer’s block? Do I not have enough content to provide?” STOP! And that is exactly what I did. …
Is it only me, or do you live a consistently busy life? Every day there is something that needs to be taken care of, and by the end of the day, when I finally get into bed, I feel completely exhausted. However, instead of falling asleep, my mind begins to run in all directions, and…
Ever been at the point where you just feel the need for a good scoop, cone, or tub of ice cream? If you think about it, most of the time we are experiencing some type of stress or anxiety at the moment, and for some unknown reason, ice cream seems to be the cure. We…
