Several months ago, my friend Raquel asked me to host a blessingway for her as she was expecting her second child. I recalled blessingway pictures on a few of my friends’ pages. Images flashed through my mind of hennas painted on pregnant bellies and dream catchers. Traditionally, a blessingway is a healing ceremony rooted in Navajo tradition. But, they are becoming …
Three Keys To Unlocking Your Purpose
We were created on purpose, not only for a purpose but for His Purpose. There are three keys to unlocking and staying in your purpose. God wants to use the gifts and talents He gave us, but sometimes He wants to use our weaknesses more. The reason is because He likes to be strong where we are weak the Word …
A Daddy’s Letter and Seeing Baby in 4D
One of my friends recently asked me, “How is your pregnancy going? I feel like pregnant women look so happy on social media, so I was curious if there were any hard parts.” I have been through all the ups and downs of pregnancy, but ultimately perspective is key to having an enjoyable pregnancy. Although, I have been sick, uncomfortable, …
How To Stay Plugged Into The Power Source
It is amazing how much power we have access to as believers. It’s even more amazing how most of us don’t take advantage of it. We have eternal resources available to us all the time, but how many of us are tapping into these treasures and living a super charged life? I have experienced phases of a powerful, magical life …
Three Ingredients To Brighten An Emotional Pregnancy Week
The last two weeks were rough. It was an emotional pregnancy wave. I thought I had finally conquered morning sickness and left it behind in the first trimester. I was still waking up to nausea induced coughing some mornings, but other than that I was okay as long as I had a bagel right away 🙂 I could barely move …
Pregnant and Thirty: Part Two
Someone’s longing and heartache should not be met with a trite Christian one-liner. Although it is true about God’s timing, the flippant use of it is not helpful in the midst of grief, especially with someone who already knows it.
Pregnant and Thirty
I’m not entirely sure where to begin. When Kris and I got engaged, I made it very clear to him that I may never want children.
Will The Words You Speak Condemn You or Acquit You?
We hear a ton about the power of positive thinking and speaking. I feel like I hear it so much that a message, sermon or article on it goes in one ear and out the other.
The Unshakeable Perspective To Fireproof Your Purpose
God decided to remind me of the pain that comes with experiencing when His ways and timing are higher than my desires, prayers and questions. It caused me go deeper, to writhe in pain, to ask more questions and study the Word more.
When God Doesn’t Choose You
It’s one thing to feel overlooked or not chosen by people, but it’s confusing and painful being overlooked by God. He’s the one who’s never supposed to let us down. So how do we deal with it when it seems we’re not on his favorite list?
Something To Remember When You Feel Hopeless
I felt like I was drowning yesterday. I was completely overwhelmed with all the things I should and could be doing, but thinking about it made me feel too far behind to tackle one thing. Do you ever feel this way? Christians talk a lot about God’s great plans for your life, about stewarding our talents and gifts well, to persevere in setbacks and His …
Do Your Parents Know What You Think About Them?
This week, I went home to spend a week with my family in North Carolina. Every time I’ve gone home since being on my own it has been for a holiday, helping Julia prepare to compete or for a work event. This time, there was no reason other than to spend time with them and go to the beach as …
When You’re Not Trusting God
One of the many things I love about being adopted into God’s family is that we no longer have to let worry rule us anymore. Worry is not a part of the Kingdom, God’s nature, or our inheritance. When Jesus was in his final days on Earth, he said to his followers; Peace I leave with you; my peace I …
16 Reasons I Would Say I DO Again
I am an idealist to the max if you’ve ever met one. I see life through rose-colored glasses, I believe in fairytales, was raised on Disney princess movies and love stories. When Kris and I got married, we were so affectionate, protective and loving to each other. When older couples saw us, they would say “Oh you’re in the honeymoon …
A Powerful Reason We Don’t Need To Gossip Anymore
We all know that gossip is wrong, hurtful, harmful and divisive. So why do we itch to do it? What is our fascination with highlighting the offenses and darkness in others? I don’t think just knowing gossip is wrong will change us.
