Rest to Receive
I set out to practice rest two weeks ago on a vacation to the beach with my hubby and kids. It was our kids’ first time seeing the ocean, so expectations were high. I wanted the kids to love it […]
Motherhood
What is rest anyway?
It’s clear to me that rest has physical and spiritual aspects. I know this because I can be physically or spiritually tired, or both. For example, I’m physically tired after a day filled with my kids’ activities along with piles […]
Summer Bucket Lists… Can Wear a Mom Out
Summer is finally here! That means more time for patio-sitting, pool-swimming, mountain-hiking and book-reading. The days are beginning to lengthen, the sun shines longer and my soul feels lighter. I feel lighter but also tired. How is it I feel […]
Need to Recharge? A How-To-Guide on Scripture Meditation
I’ve heard May is the new December. It’s a packed month with end-of-year school parties, finishing up Spring sports, graduation parties, etc. The days are lengthening and the list of commitments are continuing. We are experiencing this reality in our […]
Mundane or Holy? 5 things my kids have taught me
I realized I’ve been trying to avoid the mundane in my life. I laughed out loud typing these words, because it’s impossible, yet I have been going for it full force. As I was feeling burnt out I now see […]
Instead of Burn-out, Follow the Ease
Since my last post I’ve felt that I’ve been running, trying to keep up with my life. My “yes-es” have far outweighed my “no’s.” Mind you, all of my “yes-es” have been for good things. Things like quality time with […]
Settling for Sameness
Lately I’ve found myself falling into the trap of comparison.I caught myself thinking for a moment: Wouldn’t it be easier if we were all the same? I know that is so far from true that I stop and ask myself […]
Falling Apart or Falling Together?
Last week I mentioned that I love people’s stories because storytelling is one of the most profound ways I learn. I believe storytelling has the power to teach, reveal, inspire and imprint truth on our hearts in a way little […]
Top 5 Things I Learned in 2018
Over the past few weeks I’ve spent some time reflecting on last year. The teacher in me craved a written summary, so I took the time to write up the Top 5 Things Learned. I’d love for you to read […]
