So there’s this book I wrote…

It has been some time since I first shared chapter excerpts for this book in progress, and I am continually learning how to live out the message of loving beyond the mood of the moment. Choosing love was a game changer in my life, and the truth God used to empower that choice is finally published and available today!…

The Pew Next Door

(If you missed the first installment of this series check it out HERE!)     “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.  Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be!”…

One-Liners 2 Live By #1

After a stuttered start in the blogosphere, I'm loving the launch of this fresh little series! I hope these power-packed truths infuse your busy day with a little supernatural inspiration as you take thirty seconds and soak in some Scripture. ♥ One-Liner 2 Live By #1: “The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious…

Speak less; say more.

My standard approach to conflict resolution resembles a pillow fight. It’s less confrontational, more cushioned, and filled with plenty of fluff to lessen the blows. Verbal pillow fighting requires a special touch. In fact, it’s pretty amazing if you think about it. Not everyone has the ability to hold a conversation while simultaneously measuring potential…

Just one of those days (again)

My screen door is open so I can make sure the laughter outside doesn't turn into arguing, crying or--worst case scenario--silence. I'm sure I'll join my kids shortly but for the moment my unprocessed perspectives are beginning to pile up and I'm in desperate need of a post!Its just been one of those days. Again.…

Legacy Leavers (The Movement)

Legacy. It has got to be one of the most coveted and concerning words in the dictionary. We want desperately to leave a lasting legacy, but we often worry from time to time if we are doing or being enough. I worried myself through four different paragraphs of explanation just now before erasing them and…

Much Ado about Missions: Holidays and a Higher Purpose

I'm so excited you are joining our "Much Ado about Missions" series! If you missed our introductory post check it out here and browse through the previous few posts via links at the bottom. This week we turn our focus from missions within the home to missions in our community and beyond! I am so…

Much Ado about Missions: The Missional M&Ms

Once upon a time I lived in the jungles of Papua New Guinea where lanterns lit our house and a wood stove warmed up rain water from the tin roof for bucket showers. Fast forward twelve years, add one husband and six kids and you get life as I know it here in my American…

Much Ado About Missions – Introduction

I am so excited to partner with two lovely ladies in this series as I navigate my first blog hop! Over the next few weeks we will be sharing a variety of ideas for engaging our families in God's movement among the nations and connecting with His heart for worldwide missions. We may not be…

Being a Jesus Prayer

A few weeks ago my husband asked me to share my favorite passages on prayer. A few weeks ago we also entered an unexpected time of transition for our family (Love 'Em and Leave 'Em: Confessions of a First Time Foster Mom) and for the church where my husband serves as Senior Pastor. We were…