I’ve been waiting to become Momma to a little one for eight months. Many would say I have to try for an entire year before earning an infertility label. One doctor assured me that, because […]
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 […]
This is Plan A
My current circumstances probably look a little backwards to the rest of the world. “A private Christian college, then a state university, and now a local community college? What’s your plan, girl?” No one has […]
Confessions of a Bulldog Momma
We first saw a picture of Winston online while sitting around our table with a few friends for Sunday dinner. He was Puppy #2 and we loved the random white spot on his back. A […]
Fear and the Power of One Encouragement
It’s good to be back! It’s been a few months, and today I have a story to tell and some praises to shout related to my absence. When we turned the page and entered 2018 […]
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 […]
How I Spend Time in the Word
I am so thankful for this Bible study tool from All Good Things Collective! I have tried other study methods and have had trouble finding a good balance between structure and freedom. This one hits […]
Gabrielle Ruth Writes 