Can you believe that it is almost Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Around our table, we’re going to have a lot of traditional things: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole. sweet potatoes, some apple and pumpkin pies… But because my grandmother is Hispanic, there will also be things like enchiladas and… [Continue Reading]
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Three Steps to Turn Grumbles Into Gratitude
Three Steps to Turn Grumbles Into Gratitude Did you know you can find deep contentment without spending a dollar or changing one thing about your day, your family or your life? In addition to this inner peace, you’ll have more joy, more gratitude and be a better example for your family and friends. How? By stopping… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 079: Hillary Morgan Ferrer
#WalkItOut Podcast 079: Hillary Morgan Ferrer If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, or if you’ve gotten the chance to meet me at an event, you probably think that I’m a nice person. I do try to be nice and kind, but talk to my kids and they can tell you that… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 078: Sharon Miller
#WalkItOut Podcast 078: Sharon Miller Today we’re chatting about a topic that I haven’t really thought of before. Is it possible to be too nice? Is it hurting people when we are? As Christians, we always talk about love, joy, and peace, but is that what people really need? They need to know about Christ:… [Continue Reading]
Why We Need Home More Than Ever | Nancie Carmichael
We need home more than ever these days. Which is why I’m so grateful that Nancie Carmichael wrote The Unexpected Power of Home for such a time as this. I’m so excited to welcome her to the blog today to share with you about Home. Be sure to enter below for a chance to win… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 077: Kat Armstrong
#WalkItOut Podcast 077: Kat Armstrong Today we are going to be talking to Kat Armstrong. She is the co-founder and executive director of Polished a network that gathers young professional women to navigate careers and explore faith together. Kat has this message of “Look what God has for you! Embrace your identity. See how much… [Continue Reading]
Living Brave Every Day
Living Brave Every Day I’ve never considered myself a brave person. I’m not one to bungee jump, and the best I’ve done on the ski slopes is the beginner’s run. (And with much trepidation at that!) Stepping out and deciding to pursue writing was one of my bravest steps. Writing about the deep pain and… [Continue Reading]
What Does God Ask of Us?
What Does God Ask of Us? So many times we want God to reveal Himself to us. We question if He is real. And if we do believe in Him, we expect Him to really put Himself on display in big ways. What I’ve discovered the 27 years since I’ve become a Christian is that… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 076: Mary DeMuth
#WalkItOut Podcast 076: Mary DeMuth Why do bad things have to happen? It’s especially hard when pain is caused by sexual sin. Being an innocent victim can be a heavy burden, such a heavy thing to have to carry around. It’s even harder when we, in the church, don’t know what to do about it…. [Continue Reading]
6 Ways to Effectively Lead Young Children
6 Ways to Effectively Lead Young Children What does it mean for a parent to effectively lead a family with young children? The answer to that question has come to me through years of trial and error (mostly error). As a young mom, I didn’t give leadership much thought — I was just trying to… [Continue Reading]
Be The Change
Be The Change Lately, I’ve been thinking there’s a lot of things I’d like to change. 1) I’ve actively started exercising and using a food journal to lose weight and get in shape. 2) I’ve been trying to curb my spending. 3) And I’ve been learning to be more thankful. All of those things aren’t… [Continue Reading]