I have stayed far away from politics this year. I got off Facebook because the bombardment of horrible posts was giving me such unrest in my soul. But today, I feel it is time to speak up about a few things.  In all honesty, neither party's candidate was my first choice, and I have a … Continue reading To those who are uneasy, to those who are elated 

To be honest, this post was going to be entitled "The Struggle is Real" and I was very much focused on ... well, just that: the struggle.  But then I came upon this picture. It was taken at my rehearsal dinner almost a year ago. My younger sister had taken it and posted it on Instagram … Continue reading I am blessed

I've been married to the most amazing man in the world for ten months. But if you've asked me over the past ten months how married life is, you've probably gotten a (possibly) too real answer from me: it is a lot harder than I expected! Allow me to back up and share our love … Continue reading Marriage isn’t easy

What does it mean to live life with "pure abandon"? When I look at this picture that I took last fall of my niece, I have a pretty good idea. She lives life to the fullest. She chases after what she wants. She dresses in what makes her little heart happy. She laughs freely, loves … Continue reading Pure abandon 

Thank you to everyone who entered! I used a randomized winner app to pick and the winner is ... Sally, you now get to choose which book you would like: Victim of Grace or Beautiful Outlaw.  Thank you again to everyone who entered and I promise to do another contest soon!

As a thank you for all of your love and support for my blog, I'd like to do a little giveaway! In order to enter: Please 'like' or comment directly on one of my blog posts that you've enjoyed Please share my blog on your Facebook or send the link to a friend  I will … Continue reading My first giveaway

Love fiercely Spend more time in conversation with Jesus Get to know my husband better Watch less tv Laugh more Be thankful for something everyday Write more Worry less Pray for my future family Exercise Travel more Try new things Be more spontaneous  Work towards new goals Stop fretting about what people think of me … Continue reading 30 goals for my 30th year

Yes, it is just as horrifying as it sounds. I picked this title on purpose.  There is an evil little game that people love to play ... The 'what if' game. I'm sure you are familiar with it and have played a round or two yourself. It's simple, really. You just need to bring to … Continue reading The wonder wagon

My mother-in-law (whom I absolutely love!) is coming down for the weekend. So today I got up, tutored for two hours and then began a cleaning frenzy. It's approximately 2000 degrees out today and we don't have air conditioning in our house, so it isn't the most glamorous job to be scrubbing the shower. As … Continue reading Do great work

This topic is one I've struggled with, not because I doubt the truth of it but because I'd rather do what satisfies me in the moment. I've been gluttonous, only to find myself in great physical discomfort shortly after. I've been selfish, only to feel guilty later. I've allowed spiritual pollutants in, only to find … Continue reading Good things in, good things out