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A Moment in His Presence
I have complained more than I should have. I have fussed about situations and people way more than I should have. I failed to see the humanity on the other end of the email. Somedays, I get lost in a state of stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm. This last month has tested my faith and my […]
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Foundation and Wings
As I type this blog post, tears are pouring out. I could not stop them if I tried. Man, these days are tough. I am not sure how we got here so very quickly. It truly seems like just yesterday, we brought home this beautiful girl decked out in pink from head to toe, headbands […]
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School’s Out for Summer
Today is a bittersweet day. Kinsley is finishing up her Junior year of high school. Brody and Brogan are wrapping up their seventh-grade year. These days are just flying by. It seems like just yesterday, Keith and I were chasing the three under three, and now we experiencing the Summer before the last year of […]
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Surrender
Some days, I feel like a down-right crappy mom. Some days, I wonder how we survived the day. Some days, I just need to sit in the swamp of life and let the presence of Jesus take the day over. Most days, my humanness tries to take control of a situation. But then, my Jesus […]
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When he speaks… listen
My daughter had a softball tournament this past weekend. I spent the majority of my Mother’s Day cheering on my favorite number 33. I have always been a really competitive mama. Softball and basketball are sports that I love. Sometimes, ok, quite often; I have been a little “spirited” when watching my kids participate in […]
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You have to press in. You have to Show Up
I’m a little late out of the gate with this one, but I felt God put a special message on my heart to go deeper during Holy Week. So, here goes. I hope you all are ready to dive deep this week; bear with me as I am certainly not a Biblical scholar. It was […]
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How I Use My Spiritual Gifting
I never thought in a million years that I would write about my love of Jesus and be a part of an amazing ministry that gathers women together in fellowship. Remember, gals, there was a time when I wanted nothing to do with God. I was broken and incredibly sad, but then Jesus. Ah yes, […]
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The Perfectly Imperfect Proverbs 31 Woman
I am still so in awe that God allowed all of this awesomeness to come together! He is so so good! It took me longer than it should to start using my spiritual gifts. I love sharing my heart for Jesus with other women. I am thankful beyond words that Jesus allows me the opportunity. […]
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Trip to Galveston
Last week, we had an amazing getaway with friends to Galveston, Texas. It was amazing! We stopped at the Oklahoma City Bombing Museum and Memorial. If you have not been to this, go! This was such a wonderful tribute to those who lost their lives and those affected by the senseless tragedy. On to Galveston. […]
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Life Update
The boys are close to wrapping up their seventh grade basketball season. They are excited to keep working with Joel to gain more knowledge and improve their skill sets. Did I mention these boys are twins? Hard to tell, huh? Our Junior in high school is LOVING her first season cheering for basketball rather than […]
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She’s Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
This girl is my whole heart. She is literally sunshine. She is one of the most joyful people that I have ever been around. This girl is full of life. She does not fit in with the status quo. She was never made to fit in. Jesus has plans for this girl. I get the […]
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Book Release January 10, 2022
Never in a million years did I ever think I would be a Christian author or blogging away about my crazy, messy and beautiful life chasing Jesus. Nope. I probably would have told you that you have got the wrong person. BUT THEN GOD. God wrecked my plans. He used my story for His glory […]
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From Broken to Mended
This blog has been very hard for me to write. So here goes… you get me. Completely and utterly unscripted. I have been in a place of despair, just like you. I know what broken looks like. I know what brokenness feels like. Take a look at the world around us. Brokenness in every direction. […]
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Thanksgiving
I know that Thanksgiving looks a little different for all of us this year. The year of 2020 has been one for the books for sure, BUT God has been so, so good and faithful. Yes, we are watching our world in turmoil around us, but with a God perspective, that view is slightly different. […]
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Election Day Prayers
Since I was a child, my parents always said not to engage others in politics. Well, sorry, mom and dad, I did not heed that advice. As far as politics go, I have always been outspoken with regard to the candidates and the issues. Then 2020 hit and let’s be honest, people have lost their […]
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Back To School, Baptism, Chaos and Fall Y’all
My kids have been back to school for over a week now. They are happy to be back at school. They are not fond of wearing masks pretty much all day but they are adjusting. They are grateful to see their friends and to simply be kids. I am grateful as well. We are creatures […]
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A Simple Kansas Sunset
I snapped this picture the other night. I thought the sky and sunset were breathtaking. The picture is of good iPhone quality pic but in real life, wow! I get caught up in being a taxi, a chef, and a maid that sometimes I forget to stop and reflect on the pure beauty of God’s […]
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A Little Update….
Hey sweet friends! I just wanted to provide a little update to keep in touch with family and friends while we are still under stay-at-home orders. I am still trying to balance work, household duties, and helping the kiddos with their schoolwork. Some days are quite great. Some days I retreat to my closet and […]
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A Time For Pause
I know that my heart needed more time at home with my family. I needed time together versus a quick hello in passing. I needed a break from Keith and the boys running in one direction and Kinsley and me in another. I felt I was fighting for time with my OWN family. I WAS […]
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Adios, 2019
had an elaborate Christmas planned. I would WRAP the kids gifts in the most adorable Buffalo Plaid Christmas paper. Everything would follow this elaborate Buffalo plaid meets Farmhouse Christmas and it would be GLORIOUS! In reality, I bagged more gifts than I wrapped, I did use Buffalo plaid paper and very random bags. The “bottom” […]
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Reality vs. Social Media Presence
Over the last week, I have observed posts on Facebook. I have acknowledged how people tend to manipulate real life to fit their version of their Facebook life. I’ll be honest I have been guilty of doing just the same. You know what I am talking about. When pictures are staged to show only the […]
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Debunking the Perfection Myth
I always wanted everything to be perfect. I had a distorted Disney view of perfect. You know the one, where everyone lives happily ever after and everything looks like it is straight out of a magazine cover. I remember being a young girl dreaming of this picture-perfect life, white picket fence, and all. Well…I am […]
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Meet Me At The Well
I have looked at church as a place where overly religious people came together in perfectly pressed clothes and painted-on smiles to make their weekly appearance. I used to think people with a checkered past were not the church-going type. I had a distorted view of what it meant to be the church, thanks to […]
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Calling All Mamas of Teen Girls
I am working on a project and would love any thoughts/ feedback. Details coming soon! I appreciate your thoughts on this, and I can’t wait to hear what you say. Thanks, sweet friends!
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Girls Trip
I just got back from an amazing, first-ever, girls/ mama’s trip to Clearwater, Florida. I went with three friends on a quick little moms’ getaway. We ate all the seafood that our bellies could hold. I had the most amazing calamari. Calamari is my greatest seafood weakness. We enjoyed our time on the beach. I […]
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Soaking it in
My daughter, Kinsley had her Junior Prom on Saturday. Let me tell you that just a couple short months ago, I would have been a mess of tears, but man I have enjoyed this journey of soaking everything in. Let me just say that we have the most amazing tribe of friends that pour into […]
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