I have found that I enjoy writing “mini-blogs” for my instagram profile these days and it seems my followers enjoy them too. But I realize that not everyone (such as maybe you, my readers) is on Instagram. So, here is last night’s post for you! As an introvert I often joke and kid about the […]
Me Too :: Writing, Fear of Failure, and ...
Less than twenty four hours ago I pulled into our driveway after a day of traveling from Michigan where I had attended Calvin College’s Festival of Faith and Writing (and picked up a copious number of books). During my three days there I had the privilege of soaking in the wisdom of writers of blogs and […]
Guest Post :: Stacy Smith-Fulia {On Moth...
Good afternoon friends! Today on the blog I am excited to have my dear friend Stacy Smith-Fulia. Stacy and I were roommates in college and have stayed in touch over the years thanks to Facebook, long distance phone calls, and road trips. When I think of Stacy, I think of hot cups of coffee, thoughtful […]
Struggling spiritually as a mama? Lookin...
Good morning, friend. How are you? Yesterday was one of those days of clarity for me. A time when the light fell across the path and I saw the simplicity of the steps God has for me. For months (perhaps years) I have had a lack of focus on my life. The change has been […]
God Called Me By Name :: A bit of my sto...
Have I written about weariness? Probably here and there. But I am honestly not sure if I have taken the opportunity to write about the part of weariness which is closest to my heart. It’s in my name. This post is part of Five Minute Friday. Every Friday, writers from around the world take five […]
Day 17 :: Song of Songs {The Joy of Sex}
Yes, this is about sex. Mom, Dad, Grandma… you’ve been warned. 😉 When I was a kid in youth group, we would often sing this chorus: His banner over me is love!! His banner over me (clap, clap) His banner over you (clap, clap) His banner over us (clap, clap) Is Love Love Love! I […]
I am Reclaiming Date Night
Before children we were so good. On Tuesday nights we would get dinner, sharing an entree, going to the cheap theatre, being together. We took walks in the moonlight. We held hands. We chatted. We were together. Then Jack was born. We went on our first date as parents when he was 6 weeks old […]
What our friends need most from us…
Day 27 of 31 Days of Connecting I fully intend to listen well. To be a good friend as my friends have been to me. To support them as they have supported me. And yet, I find myself doing it again. Focusing on me. While she shares her struggles feeding her baby boy, I’m trying […]
Temporary Forever, by Shawna Ervin
Day 25 of 31 Days of Connecting My dear friend Shawna wrote this short story, Temporary Forever, and it was published in Sliver Stone Magazine. I am so proud of her. It is a story about a mom who remembers her life back in foster care, the fear, the heartache, and the hope that is in that system. […]
Know Thyself: it will change the way you...
Day 24 of 31 Days of Connecting Three years ago I was pregnant, working around 15 hours a week, moving us into our house, taking care of our two year old, trying to potty train said two year old, and I could not understand why I was so.very.tired. I looked around at other moms I […]