If we think back and remember what made our souls come alive at around the age of 7 or 8, there’s a good chance that, whatever it was, we were made to do it. I’ve […]
Category: Intentional Living
Plans for Rest
I’m sure you can relate to this feeling. You’ve worked and parented all week, stayed on top of housework for the most part, and participated in a few extra activities in the evenings. You’ve cooked […]
Our Too Much is Just Enough
If we are in the family of God, we all have the same mission. Jesus kept it simple: And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 […]
Thriving is Here
It’s easy to view thriving as a future-bound gift. No matter what season God has me in, I find some way to look ahead. When D and I were dating, I couldn’t wait to be […]
The Marriage Advice that Blessed Me Most
When Dellan and I went through premarital counseling (small plug: do it, engaged friends!), we covered a lot. Our sweet friends/mentors walked us through conversations about building a firm foundation in Christ, finances, starting a […]
A Letter to Those in the Thick of It
Dear one, Is it a prayer unanswered? The answer you weren’t hoping for? Is it something you never asked for in the first place? I hope you sit with it. I hope you’re taking some […]
Wonderful Counselor
I want people to feel known and God to be glorified. God has gifted me in counseling and discipleship. My heart swells with joy when I’m sitting with someone one-on-one listening to their story and […]
Let’s Claim Our Creativity
Shall we? But! I’m not a creative person! I can’t remember the last time I picked up a paintbrush and you’d laugh if I tried. To that I’ll say: Let’s rethink our definition of creativity. In […]
Changing the Newlywed Conversation
The Church loves marriage. It’s so clear that we as a generation of believers are rooting for couples and creating resources to help them experience abundance. I can’t help but notice, however, that there are […]
Social Media-Free Sundays
Due to Dellan’s current hour-long commute, we are apart from at least 7:00 am to 6:00 pm during the week. Dellan is also studying for an upcoming engineering exam almost every evening. (Send prayers his way, […]
