I Will Carry it With You
The way Scott responded brought me to tears and challenged me. “Oh, that’s no problem. I don’t care if I get it. I will carry it with you. You just lead the way.” On our way out of town a couple of years ago, we stopped in to see Jonathan‘s friend Scott, at his custom…
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You would think by now I would have it all figured out. I would meet my husband Jonathan’s love language every day. Each day, I would take time to pray for him. Oh, and I would definitely always respond in a respectful way. After almost 20 years of marriage, I still don’t have it figured…
Read More My Word of the Year for 2020
At first, my Word of the Year was savor. I spent a lot of time reflecting and praying about it in the early part of December last year. I confidently moved forward and felt excited about learning to savor in 2020. And then, around December 27, I started to question. Is savor really my word for…
Read More How to Sit at the Feet of Jesus When You Don’t Have Time
Do you remember story time in grade school? It was one of my favorite times of the day. We would all gather on the colorful carpet. I eagerly anticipated what the story would be for that day. My full attention would be on my teacher as she or he read the book.
I loved that my teacher took the time each day to read to our class. Learning new things and diving into the adventures of the stories my teacher read was also something I really enjoyed.
Read More Take the 21 Day Bible Reading Challenge!
Let’s be totally honest for a moment. Sometimes I don’t take the time to read the Bible. Gasp! Did I really say that out loud? Yes, I did. This is hard for me to admit because I want to be in the Word each day. Why? Because reading the Bible is life-changing. Even though I…
Read More 5 Things I Do Every Morning
Mornings...either you love them or you strongly dislike them. Which category do you fall into? I am the one who loves mornings. I haven’t always though. It used to be very hard to get up and be alert. Over time, I learned to really enjoy my mornings. In fact, I now look forward to them. There are 5 things I do every morning to start my day off well. Here are the five things and how they help me.
Read More A Card in the Mail
The ache in my heart doesn’t really lessen any as the years go by. When July 7th comes each year, I wonder what it would have been like to see Jeremiah David fully grown. Would he have had curly hair like his siblings or would it have been straight? Would he be tall like his…
Read More Are you plugged in?
“I can’t get it to work!” I cried in exasperation to my husband Jonathan. We were traveling to Pennsylvania to see family. It is a 10-hour trip and that didn’t include stops. The DVD player was a crucial part of the trip. We needed it to work. And it was not working at that current…
Read More Enjoy Your Kids! Take the 10 Day Challenge
Let’s be totally honest for a moment. I often dread the summer. Gasp! Did I really say that out loud? Yes, I did. And I am pretty sure some of you feel the same way. We love our kids, we really do. But sometimes summer can be overload. I don’t know about you, but I…
Read More What’s Cooking at My House This Week
I love to eat! I mean that I really LOVE to eat. Maybe you can relate? Today, I am going to share what’s cooking at my house this week. These past three months through a program called FASTer Way to Fat Loss, I have discovered so many delicious recipes. Not only do they taste amazing…
Read More A Review of Holly and Nick Hate Christmas
Main CharactersHolly and Nick SettingOhio The First Line of the BookChristmas was so overrated. My Review Holly and Nick Hate Christmas is a fun and festive read! From the first chapters, I was hooked by the witty banter, laugh-out-loud moments, and the sparks flying between Holly and Nick. Betsy St. Amant blends humor, heart,…
Read More My sheep listen to my voice
We are surrounded by voices all day long. Some are audible, such as friends, family, coworkers, and the media. Others are in our own heads: fears, doubts, or the lies we’ve believed. But Jesus promises that His sheep will know His voice. The more time we spend in the Word, the easier it becomes to…
Read More Embrace the Challenges in Life
When a hard situation comes in life, how do you tend to respond? Do you question God and wonder what you did wrong? Or do you see the challenge as an opportunity to lean into God and become more like Him? In my life I responded in both ways. But, the more time I spend…
Read More Welcome September!
🍂 Welcome September! Here are some reminders for this month: 1. God gives wisdom when we ask. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5, ESV 2. God is our refuge and strength. “God is our refuge and…
Read More Dive into the heart of parenting
📚 Dive into the heart of parenting with “Becoming an Intentional Family.” Discover practical tips to create a home where your children feel valued and loved. This book will help you: ✨ Build rhythms that draw your family closer to God and each other ✨ Create meaningful traditions that make lasting memories ✨ Foster open…
Read More This is the day the Lord has made
Every sunrise reminds us that today is a gift from God. It is not just another square on the calendar; it’s a day the Lord has made. Regardless of the circumstances we face, we can choose to rejoice. Why? Because our joy isn’t rooted in everything going right but in the unchanging goodness of our…
Read More Are you chasing after balance but coming up short?
Are you chasing after balance but coming up short? Perhaps your view of balance needs some tweaking. In my new course, I teach about this very thing! What women are saying who have taken my Surviving to Thriving course: “I liked the way you described harmony versus balance. I want my life to sound beautiful…
Read More Things I am Loving in 2025
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More Books I am Reading in 2025
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More My 2025 Word of the Year
Have you chosen your Word of the Year for 2025 yet? If not, don’t worry—there’s still time to choose one!
I first discovered the concept of a Word of the Year in 2018 after hearing a few friends talk about theirs. My friend’s enthusiasm sparked my curiosity and what I found was more than just a trendy idea. A word of the year became a meaningful way to approach each year with purpose.
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