The Friends I Didn’t Know I Needed

by | Aug 10, 2015 | Relationships

This spring I was a part of a single moms retreat in Minnesota. The retreat hosts several hundred single moms and volunteers. Three years ago, when I first heard about the retreat and all the love and support they lavished on the single mamas who attended, I just knew...

Butterfly Gonna Fly

by | Aug 6, 2015 | Leadership

For my son’s sixth birthday this past May, my husband and I bought him a kit for growing butterflies. A small container holding five caterpillars arrived in the mail the day before his birthday, and the following morning he opened his presents and peered inside the...

Renewing Your Mind – Sara’s Story

by | Aug 4, 2015 | Faith, General

This is the third article in our new series called “Every Heart has a Story to Tell.” As we head towards our first Thrive Conference in October, our desire is share how Every Story Matters. Please check back each week to see how God is moving in women’s lives and let...

Backyard Grilled Pizza

by | Aug 3, 2015 | DIY

It all began around the summer before seventh grade. My red-headed wonder of a son became infatuated with all things kitchen. His love of cooking actually started with a rescue mission. Yes, you read that correctly. He successfully nursed a tiny and very sick kitty...

When God Asks you to Give up Control

by | Aug 3, 2015 | Faith, General

I am a planner. I am not so much of a “go with the flow” person. I like schedules and plans laid out days ahead of time. I like going places I’ve been, being with people I know. I’m not what you would call happy about change. I realize a lot of this has to...