The 2020 Pandemic Exposed My Weaknesses, Defenses, Strengths, and Potential

Not unlike most of the world, 2020 threw me into a tailspin and exposed a shadow side I was unaware of. My last post was a tribute to turning 50, where the future was my to possess. Little did I know four weeks later, everyone's world would be turned upside down. And I would see just how emotionally unhealthy I really was.
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A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self

You'll spend a lot of your life feeling like you don't fit in. Most of the time, you'll believe it's because you're not enough, and then you'll swing to you're just too much. Somewhere along the way, you'll lose yourself, but you'll discover her again. You will actually fall in love with her, and fitting in won't seem to be that big of a deal. But it will suck that the revelation comes so much later in life.

A Sneak Peek From Stronghold

After the bubble would burst, I’d look behind me at the shattered mess of a stunned husband and crying children. I would stand there ashamed of my actions and distraught over the woman I had allowed to come out. Visions of my girlfriends,…

When the Sheep Bite

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God's Plan For Our Children

I sat on the bed reading the medical reports. My four-year-old little girl had just gone through months of testing. My mom knower knew something wasn't right. The doctors were apathetic at best, but finally I would have answers. Now they would…

Staying the Course In Everyday Life

I grew up by the Russian River, and weekends were spent on the river bar. Independent me would wandered off by myself, and cross the river to the other side. Standing opposite the bank of my family, I would wave like a proud explorer. I conquered the…

Father’s Day Without A Father

Father's Day... It's kinda tough... I won’t be calling my dad. I won’t be sending him a card, and we won't be having a barbecue honoring his legacy. Even when we somewhat spoke buying a Father’s Day card was well... awkward. Each…

A Recent Conversation Moved Me to Action

Hi Friends, I sent an email out recently, and the response was so overwhelming. I couldn't believe how many shared they were feeling the same way - overcommitted and spiritually dry. I spent a couple days thinking about it, and I just knew…

Spring 2015 Trends and A Giveaway

Hello lovelies! I am so thrilled to be guest blogging again for Remade Ministries! This occasion is super special because we are celebrating all of you amazing mamas out there! We are going to give you the hookup so make sure you keep reading…

The Bondage of Busyness

We're welcoming Brandi from Faith2Shine back to the blog today - her raw, honest look at idolatry is freeing! This post was first published here. Leave Brandi some love! I am guilty of idolatry. I have put doing in front of being and called…

Thoughts Matter

We welcome Nicole from LovingRelentlessly back to the blog today.  Her words are heavy and true, and will offer freedom through the Lord to you today!  Leave her some love - we hope you are as moved as we were. Psalm 139:17 (NLT) “How precious…

When the Enemy Begins His Assault, Run for Refuge

Welcome back to Karla from HopeinHisPresence!  We always enjoy a word from Karla, and look forward to her wisdom.  This post was first published here, over at Karla's home on the web - make sure to leave her some love! When you are moving…