Insta-Perfect vs Insta-Perspective!

I’m pretty sure Mary didn’t have an Insta-perfect Christmas, but she was right where God wanted her. And whether or not your kids experience a perfectly executed advent calendar, they can experience the God OF the Advent and His love through YOU towards them!   Disclaimer 😝: I didn’t have time to finish getting ready …

There: The Place God has called you to be

Rob and I were recently out with a group of friends, and I was so enjoying the chance to visit and catch up on life. Our lives have shifted so dramatically this year with our move to England, and the birth of our second child, and I relish rare opportunities to be rejuvenated by fellowship …

The other night, I laid down to sleep at the end of the day feeling defeated. I had let another day go by where I had succumbed to the trap of ‘busy’. I really love being productive. It’s kind of addicting to me sometimes, and in all I do, I endeavor to fill my days …

Are You Trying to Make it Happen Yourself?

Ok, don’t judge me on my gardening skills in what you’re about to read. My mother and grandmother are, in my opinion, expert botanists, and the apple just fell far from the tree on that when it comes to me! The other day, I went out for a jog and passed my mailbox with more …

Write your Dreams

The start of a new year brings about a fresh wave of perspectives, hopes, and dreams. As sorry as I always am to see the beloved holiday season come to an end, there is something so exciting to me about the prospect of a clean slate and a year of unwritten days. There is something …

Planted Products Give Back: The Stratmann Family

My favorite thing about the new store we recently launched is that it will help fulfill a big goal of mine with these products, and that is to support great causes. I want to share this month’s portion of profits with the Stratmann family, and I’d like to tell you a little about their story. Kimmie and Keith are a wonderful …

Planted Product Launch!

I’m so excited to announce a project I’ve been working on for awhile…a line of ‘Planted Products’ that I am making available in my new online store, found here on my website. I desire to make products available that will enhance and engage your devotional life, and additionally include a few things that are just …

5 Things That Are Holding You Back

The reason you get up in the morning. The dreams you think about during the day. The last thought you reflect upon before you sleep. What’s holding you back from reaching your goals and dreams? 5 Things that are Holding You Back: 1-Attitude. Attitude has a smell to it. You don’t even have to use …

Cigarettes, Texting, and What’s Important

I was at a stop light the other day and happened to look in the car next to me (totally creeper, I know! You know you totally do it too!). The two adults in the front seat were casually smoking as they talked, nonchalantly blowing smoke out of the cracked window. The sunlight hitting the …