None of us are strangers to waiting. And whether it’s waiting for the stoplight to turn green or waiting for a possible medical diagnosis, waiting (at least for me) can be extremely frustrating. I think many of us feel frustrated …
Quiet Sacred Moment
The baby had just been born, the sounds of the animals huddled in the stable are the backdrop to the quiet cooing of the child. Mary and Joseph in wonder. They feel both terrified and in awe. They live, for …
Lockdown 4-1-1
I got a call from one of the moms in my 4-year-old’s class while driving home. “Did you hear? The school is on lockdown.” I had just picked my boys up from school but the shock of this news compelled …
Debunking the Old Martha
For years I believed there was something wrong with the way I was wired. As a go-getter, recovering perfectionist, and ultra-responsible person, I prided myself on meeting and exceeding expectations (as a wife, mom, friend, colleague). But I often fell …
How God Used Art and IG to Help Me Conquer Postpartum Depression
Both of my pregnancies were quickly followed by cross-country military moves and major bouts of postpartum depression. No part of you wants to meet the neighbors and find a new church home when you can’t even sleep at night or …
Thrive to Declutter
My hair fell hot against my face. I positioned the flatiron and smoothed another chunk of wayward blonde strands. “Mom!” My four-year-old boy ran into the bathroom, joining me in front of the mirror, “You look like a firefighter!” was …
January Book Blitz: 30 Days to Peace Journal
30 Days to Peace (WaterBrook, Oct. 17, 2017) is a breath of fresh air amid the demands of our daily lives. Through daily artistic prompts, this month-long creative journal invites you to slow down, be present in the moment, reconcile …
Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.
Just over 50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963. His words and work stand steadfast today, leaving a legacy of a nation changed …
January Book Blitz: Finding Selah by Kristen Kill
Friday mornings had become my most beloved time to practice selah. I’d scrimped enough in our budget to hire a college student to come and spend a few hours helping homeschool the children while I slipped out to meet women …
Four Simple Soul Care Practices to Lower Stress and Spark Joy
As the oldest child in a single parent family, I grew up fast. But when I became a mom, I wanted to “do it right,” to be a good mom for my two boys. So, I blindly signed up for …