If you're looking for something to give your sweetie this Valentine's Day (or any occasion special to the two of you), this Gift Guide for Him and Her should help you come up with some fun ideas! My husband and I have always celebrated Valentine's Day in some way, partially because his birthday falls on the day after. He has always disliked when his birthday is because of all the love and hooplah, so I usually try to do something fun for him to make him smile. Even though it's turned into a crazy candy laden holiday, I do think it's a nice sentiment - a reminder to be loving on each other … [Read more...]
When Your Husband Gets a Break and You Don’t
Hey mama. I see you over there. In the kitchen trying to make dinner, a toddler whining at your ankles. Or doing another load or laundry, changing another dirty diaper, Your husband finally got home after a long trip, and sure, you were excited to see him. But you were mostly just excited to have help with the kids and the chores - to get to take a shower or use the bathroom alone. … [Read more...]
Crowned and Sent Out
I love digging into God's Word and seeing what He has tell me. I don't do it as regularly as I want to, but I am getting better. Journaling the word (I love Cultivate What Matters' Write the Word Journals!) has become a favorite of mine. I can choose a short or a long passage, depending on time (#momlife). I loved writing kids church curriculum for the same reason - reading and rereading, looking up background information and writing out the words God gives me about the text. It's a really sweet, significant experience every time. I truly hope … [Read more...]
Crowned with Love and Compassion
I was reading in Psalm 103 the other day and this response just flowed out like a devotional. I'm not trained in writing devotionals or in interpreting scripture, but I do honestly believe this message of being "crowned" with love and compassion came into my heart from God. I think that reading the Bible can become just another thing to check off the list so easily. I know it does for me! Something I have started to do is to journal the verses that I am reading. I'll read them in different versions or even listen to them being read in my Bible app and take notes on … [Read more...]
To the Wife Struggling to Respect her Husband
This last year of being new parents has really brought out some root issues in our marriage - one of them being that I have not been showing respect to my husband. As God teaches me, I want to be honest and share my journey with you all because I believe in the power of walking together in community. I'm thinking of starting a series centered around marriage, also! If that's something you'd be interested in, leave me a note in the comments or on Instagram. Without further ado, let's dive right into this journey of respect! … [Read more...]