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Be very careful, then, how you live, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. -Ephesians 5:15–16 Y’all, I have to share how my morning went today. Honestly, it started like most of my mornings do, nothing out of the ordinary. Coffee first (always), getting ready for work, warming up the car, and heading out the door. It was routine. Predictable. One of those mornings where you’re moving on autopilot, already thinking about

Ladies, where do I even begin with this post? First, let me share my heart and pray I don’t wander too far down the many rabbit trails my thoughts love to take. As women, no matter the beautiful season we find ourselves in, we are walking in purpose. Purpose doesn’t always look grand or glamorous. Sometimes it looks like completing daily tasks, attending school or college, maintaining a home, showing up for a job, caring for our families, or simply being a faithful friend. W

I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes. -King David Girlfriend, let's talk radical. What does that mean anyway?? Well, radical is defined as, going to the root; complete, thorough, and far-reaching, often outside what is considered normal, safe, or acceptable. Can I get a little nerdy with you? Hope you said yes, cause here I go. If we really pick apart this word, we will see that the Latin word for radical is: "radix",

Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Girlfriend, this is POWERFUL! So often, we as women think that responding in softness shows weakness. However, Scripture tells us otherwise. Proverbs reminds us that strength and honor are our clothing. “Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Proverbs 31:25 We can be soft in spirit yet be mighty and strong in our stance. When we are operating with a spirit

Today's testimony was yesterday's prayer! Psalm 37:5–6 (KJV) Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Just this morning I was on my way to bring our daughter to class. Now this may seem insignificant to most, since this is a normal morning routine for children. However, this morning I was bringing our daughter to her homeschool class. This is more t

Inventory Checkpoint: Things I’m Letting God Inspect Every so often, I hit a moment where I realize I don’t need a new plan, I need a pause. A checkpoint. A moment to stop, look around, and be honest with God about where I actually am, not where I pretend to be. This isn’t a dramatic overhaul or a spiral into self-criticism. It’s an inventory. And if I’m being honest, God usually starts pointing out the same areas first. Alignment This first checkpoint is simple but revealing

Proverbs 3:5–6  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” I don’t know how everyone else feels when thinking about today being the very first day of this entirely new year, but for me, I found myself sitting on our hammock swing, taking it all in. I watched my chickens scratch at the ground, hearing the crisp, fallen leaves shift beneath each determined peck as they sea

God’s promises come at the appointed time, trust His timing. Habakkuk 2:2-3 "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." GIRLFRIEND, it is time. I feel the Lord speaking strongly: “Prepare yourself.”  It is time to transition from the battles you have been fighting and the

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. The title of this post are the words spoken by one of my very best friends this weekend. We were discussing plans and catching up after all the fun Christmas shenanigans. She told me that this weekend I am working on "Protecting my Peace." I remember pausing for a moment and thinking, wow, how profound. Something about that statement settled deeply in my spirit. It wasn

Luke 2:10–11 "I bring you the most joyous news… a Savior is born.” Girls, I don’t know about y’all, but something feels different this Christmas season. Now let me clarify, I’m that girl. The one who puts her Christmas tree up in early November with zero shame. The one who transforms her home into a sparkle-filled sanctuary of red, green, white, and warm white lights. I love when everything glistens and gleams. I love the cozy. I love the tradition. I love my manger scenes an

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22 The Christmas season has a way of sneaking up on me. Suddenly the calendar fills, gatherings to host, meals to plan, gifts to buy, traditions to keep alive. There’s joy in it, truly. But somewhere between decorating, coordinating schedules, and trying to make everything feel meaningful, I slipped into the familiar role of holding it all together. I have been carrying the mental lists, the emotional weight, the

Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Good afternoon, my sisters ♥ Today was a beautiful day of deep cleaning my home, windows open, the vacuum humming and fresh air flowing in. One of the tasks that was on my to - do list was to clean some of our yard eggs for the icebox. It rained for a few days last week, and when we went to collect our eggs… well, o

It's time for some truth serum, along with my hyaluronic acid serum, vitamin c serum and moisturizer. LOL! Some days, life feels like a blur. Coffee in one hand, phone in the other and a calendar packed. I realized a year ago or so that I’ve been running at full speed for so long, I didn’t even notice how hardened I’d become, less patient, more irritable, more disconnected from the small joys around me. Somewhere along the way, I learned that being soft was risky. Being gentl

Happy Tuesday to my beautiful sisters in Christ. I pray your day has been a blessed one. Today’s blog post title comes from a conversation I had earlier this morning, one that really stayed with me and stirred my spirit. Our office celebrated Christmas by sharing lunch together, and my heart is full of gratitude. I just gotta say, I am truly blessed to work alongside such incredibly kind, talented, and thoughtful people. I thank God for placing me in an environment where His

Yep, you read that right. Be like an Oreo. This was one of the points that I jotted down from our Sunday morning service this morning. Let's be for real, when you hear OREO come from the pulpit you know it's gonna be something good connected to it. This morning’s service was taken from 1 Samuel 20:25 (NIV): “He sat in his customary place by the wall, opposite Jonathan, and Abner sat next to Saul, but David’s place was empty.” The “He” referenced in this scripture is King Saul

1 Timothy 2:5 , For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” Twenty years ago, I met my sweet husband. We dated for three years before saying “I do,” and now, seventeen years later, I still marvel at this journey we’ve walked together. Full transparency I re-dedicated my life to God 10 years into our marriage. That means we spent nearly a decade navigating marriage without the intentional anchor of faith I now cling to daily. I s

One thing I keep learning in my walk with the Lord is this: God loves using people to grow us . Not always in big, dramatic, lightning-from-the-sky moments but in hour long lunch breaks, simple LOL emoji text messages, prayer texts, and the everyday rhythms of family life. Some of the biggest faith-shaping moments in my life have come through friendships. Through conversations that started casually and ended in prayer. Through someone reminding me of truth when I couldn’t qui

Have you ever taken something for granted for a long time and then, BAM, in a second you realize how important that this is? Well, that moment hit me tonight. My family and I had one of those nonstop days, work, volleyball tryouts and church. But it didn't stop there, my best friend and I, along with our kids capped off the day with a slow cruise around town, gawking at Christmas lights like tourists in our own home. My husband had to turn in early, shift work will do that. H

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 So, I know you probably read this post title and thought, that's a pretty strange title for an online blog..... LOL. I know it does seem weird, but my posts are about practical and real moments we have in our lives and in no way, shape or form should reading these blog posts keep you from your family. I just want to share a little bit about the relationships we form by in person con

As some of you may know, whether you know me personally or read my introduction post, my family has chickens and rabbits. I’ve come to feel that God often uses the things already in our lives, the things we’re familiar with, to give us little “winks” throughout the day. These winks are like brief moments where we get a glimpse into His heart, or a chance to see something through His eyes. These moments could capture a profound epiphany or a simple reminder of His presence. Th