Say What You’d Like to Hear

by | Aug 31, 2016 | Faith

When we were pregnant with our first baby, we explored a lot of different parenting styles and felt like the attachment mindset might fit our family well. I’ve seen the ups and downs of that since we started our parenting journey more than four and a half years ago....

Jailhouse TP and Other Summer Problems

by | Aug 30, 2016 | Just Laughs

A few months ago, I sent my husband to the store with a list. In my mind, it was fairly simple. Basic grocery items, shampoo, toilet paper. Thankful for the blessing of not having to make the trip to the store, I happily waited to unload the bags when he returned. But...

I Choose it All

by | Aug 30, 2016 | General

Each of us is faced with thousands of choices every day that define our thoughts, our behavior, and who we are to the world. This fall’s Thrive Conference explores the idea that the choices we make hold power and provide opportunities that influence ourselves, others,...

Did They Give Up?

by | Aug 29, 2016 | Just Laughs

There is a story in the Bible toward the end of Acts that always gives me a little chuckle, and at the same time, reminds me of God’s faithfulness. The apostle Paul had been arrested and put into jail, basically because he believed in eternal life through Christ....

Good vs. Perfect

by | Aug 25, 2016 | Health and Wellness

I saw one of those cute motivational quotes on Pinterest recently that read – “Saying, ‘Oh, I’ve already ruined my good eating today: I’ll just eat crap,’ is like saying, ‘Oh, I dropped my phone on the floor; I’ll just smash it ‘til it breaks.’” Ouch. I do this...