4 Ways “A Wrinkle In Time” encouraged me in my Faith

I just saw Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” with my family, and we really enjoyed the movie.  I couldn’t help but connect the many encouraging messages sprinkled throughout the movie to my faith in God.  Although the movie isn’t a faith-based movie, I knew once I watched it that I wanted to share some of … Continue Reading

To the Mom battling Loneliness

I have been through many stages in life where I battled loneliness, and felt like I was living this life without a support system.  I’ve felt I was fighting my battles alone.  I would share the good things in my life with people, but would keep the challenging, hard times to myself. This left me … Continue Reading

Celebrating accomplishments + Faith That Moves Mountains

Last week we were in California to visit my parents and celebrate my dad’s amazing accomplishment as the President of Fresno Pacific College.  To say I’m proud would be a major understatement. Since we were little, my dad has said with great confidence that God called him to be the president of a Christian College.  … Continue Reading

My Top 5 “must-reads” for this summer

As a mom to 3 boys, wife, friend, daughter, sister and blogger I have very little down time.  However, I have learned over the years that I can prioritize my day however I want to.  I have chosen to make time to read every single day.  It has helped me so much in feeling refreshed … Continue Reading

Saying “No” : How I’m doing it & leading a simpler life

Some people are easier to say “No” to than others.  It’s easy for me to say it to those not in my inner circle.  When I am closer to someone, I have a hard time disappointing them.  I have found myself overwhelmed, resentful, frustrated and exhausted. This is because I’m trying to be there for … Continue Reading

Why women choose loneliness over real friendship: Embracing our calling

As I get older, I experience more women with major walls up.  I even have my own walls I have developed over the years. When I was in high school friendships were easy.  I would tell my girlfriends everything and bonds seemed to grow deep rather quickly.  It feels like this slowly changes the more … Continue Reading

The Key to Contentment: lessons on being more satisfied in life

1 Timothy 6:6-8:  “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” I have struggled with contentment over the years.  It is definitely an up and down battle for … Continue Reading

Why we spank our children & what the Bible says about it!

My husband and I were 20 and 22 when we first got married.  We had kids almost immediately. Even though we were young, we loved Jesus with all of our hearts and wanted to raise our kids to do the same. We were both spanked as children. We realized it taught us amazing life lessons … Continue Reading

What pain has taught me about God’s faithfulness

” Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4) I recently had my gall bladder removed.  I found out … Continue Reading

Guest post: Looking away from our phones and back at our spouse

*Once in a while, I feature guest posts if only they are truly amazing writers! Every married person should read this one!   There have been so many nights, too many to count, when I realize that three hours have passed in which I have been so glued to my phone that I haven’t said one word to my husband. … Continue Reading