If you asked me what I most wanted to do with my life, my answer would boil down to this one idea: I want to make a difference; I want to be a light. Lately, I have been overcome with a massive desire to do something big, meaningful, and life-changing. I want to donate thousands of dollars to rescue children from sex slavery. I…
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The Change Starts Here
A Motherly Pep Talk for My Growing Kids
As the weather warms (91 degrees in February, for crying out loud) and the end of the school year draws nigh, I must face a harsh reality; my kids are growing up. One more year is all I have left before my family will shift, spread out, change, and ultimately grow. The years that I thought would never end are…
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Winds of Change
I started on my reading list a couple of weeks ago, and have already finished two books. Wahoo! I just finished reading 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess, by Jen Hatmaker. I could not put it down. I think this book was written just for me. It spoke to my heart on so many levels. Although she never saw herself as rich, the author,…
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The One Word That Women Need to Stop Saying
A couple of weeks ago, I went grocery shopping with my two youngest children. After getting everything that we needed, I had a pleasant conversation with the cashier while she rang up my items. She asked a variety of friendly questions about my kids and my family, leading up to this one that I was not expecting, “What do you do?” Without even thinking, I…
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Stand for Something
The new year is almost upon us and, with it, a new beginning. There is something about that idea that makes my heart sing. While each new day could be considered a new beginning, a new year feels bigger, more promising, and full of untapped potential. And who doesn’t like a fresh start every now and then? I have thought long and…
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My 2015 Takeaways
2015 has been a year for the history books. It has been filled with family fun (and a little drama, of course), new friendships, spiritual growth, and self-discovery. As I reflect on the lessons that have really stuck with me this year, my mind keeps coming back to these things: 1. Getting rid of clutter is like a breath of fresh air. Keeping only what…
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Four Simple Ways to Find Christ in Christmas
Today I am thrilled to publish this guest post by Jamie Johnson of Writing in the Stillness. Her wise words never fail to inspire me, and I cannot wait to share them with you. I pondered in the stillness, cuddled on the cushions of my white couch. It was late October and Christmas felt just around the corner. This year I determined to keep Christmas…
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