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Chronic Illness: My Story

Easter is here again. I've struggled with what to write; I wanted to do a post in honor of this time. I thought about a "back to roots" type of…

My Faith Bucket List

Let's talk bucket lists. I'm sure you've heard of them, but have you ever heard of a faith bucket list? Paul says in 1 Corinthians: As with everything else in…

Dear, Stepmom: Congratulations on marrying the love of your life. I know it isn't quite how you imagined. Somehow it's a mix of joy, bewilderment, fear, frustration, and high expectations all lumped together. Allow me…

I Am Loved

A mother's precious love. A husband's unconditional love. I'm no stranger to love thanks to the family and friends in my life. They've shown up for me in countless ways.…

How to Know if He’s the One

Valentine's Day. What a polarizing holiday. I've had times in my life when I dreaded the day. Other times I was excited because I actually had a boyfriend. Many of us…

6 Steps to Shed False Guilt

This is the perfect time to talk about guilt. Many of us made New Year's resolutions, and like the average person, failed to keep them. I would encourage you to…

Resolutions: Starting the New Year with a Bang

For many of us, the end of a year brings many things: questions, evaluations of the previous year, resolutions. Why do we make New Year's resolutions? As a youngster, I remember…

Enough: Contentment with Marriage and God

I watch her toddle, grabbing the nearby coffee table for balance. Dressed in polka dots and tights, her outfit is almost as cute as she is. She looks up at…