BLESSED BEYOND EXHAUSTION
I don’t normally tackle difficult subjects like race relations here on my blog. I’m known for lighthearted quips about my kids or discussions of what the Lord has been teaching me while parenting the many personalities that are living in my house. But I, like many of you, have watched in horror as the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd were captured on camera, and I’m saddened by the…
We made it! It’s the end of May and things are slowly getting back to normal. Yay! Here are a few of my favorite things this month. (Some links are affiliate) Chasing Vines: The newest book by Beth Moore, (aka my favorite Bible teacher), follows her journey to Italy with her daughters and continues as she digs deep into the parable Jesus taught regarding the vine and the vinegrower in John…
Recently my younger children and I were watching the Disney television program Jessie. If you haven’t had young kids in the past 10-12 years, you probably haven’t seen this show so let me just give you a quick recap. Debby Ryan plays Jessie, a nanny who lives with a very wealthy family in a penthouse suite in New York. The show centers around her and the children she is tasked…
God is really great at reminding us of things, isn’t He? A few days ago, He brought to mind my scripture verse for 2020. You know, the one I’ve frankly forgotten about during the craziness of the past few weeks. “The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolated in the sight of all who pass through it.” Ezekiel 36:34 When I picked this verse, I had absolutely no idea…
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and I’ve seen so many hilarious memes geared towards dads. This one is my favorite. It cracks me up every time I read it. If you’re anything like me, one day you’re enjoying being quarantined at home, loving all the quality time you’re sharing with your family. Then the next, you’re ready to claw your eyes out because you can’t leave your house and get…
Hey, friends! How is the quarantine going for you? We’ve been mostly enjoying our time at home but we’re definitely glad to see things starting to open up again. Peter has continued to go to work a few hours each week as he is considered “essential personnel” while I’ve been at home trying to educate my children, play with my toddler, and find a little bit of sanity for myself.…
Recently I’ve been reading through the Old Testament and tracing the Israelites actions from Egypt to the Promised Land. Not only have I been studying on my own, but I’ve also been teaching these same concepts to my high school girls in LifeGroup each week. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Biblical history, God rescued the Israelite people from a life of slavery, promising to lead them…
Easter was a little different this year. There were no church gatherings. No huge egg hunts. No big family dinner. It was quiet and reflective. Just as it should’ve been. Because of the quarantine, our family had copious amounts of time on our hands. Just like everyone else around the country. The kids finished their school work mid-week which allowed us even more time to truly reflect on the meaning…
I don’t know about you, but right now life feels like Groundhog’s Day. The same thing over and over and over with no end in sight. In our house, the past few weeks have been filled with much juxtaposition: laughter and tears, hope and sadness, energy and exhaustion. Being cooped up in our homes hasn’t been easy. And the last few days have been extra difficult with our toddler. She…
(Photo credit for above picture: Three Chicks Pics) Here is my list of March favorites. Since we are all basically quarantined to our homes during this crazy COVID-19 pandemic, I have a couple things to watch, a couple things to listen to, and a couple things to read. Some of these are old but it’s the perfect time to catch up! Hope you enjoy! (Some links are affiliate.) Cheer: If you…