“Lord Jesus, please give me patience. Please, please help me. Keep my mouth shut so I don’t say things to intentionally hurt my kids. Lord, I need you … right … now.” This was the prayer I said in the shower last week. Crying. Angry. Overwhelmed. I’d forgotten how the start of school created chaos in our home. We’d go…
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God is in the… ISN’T
I totally bit it. 3 times actually. And after that, my confidence was gone. We had taken bikes up the gondola and were riding them down the mountain. There were lots of switch backs and rocks and dirt to contend with, but it was beautiful. The first run was flawless. So. Much. Fun. But the second time was very different….
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Do You Feel Alone In It?
Alone. This summer could be defined by that word. Ok, yes… I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my kids. And, yes… we’ve done some really fun things. I’ve loved the late nights and lazy mornings. Our time with family has been sweet. But I still feel alone in it. Are you tracking with me? Remember when our kids were young and we’d travel…
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Speak Blessings Over Your Kids
“Sara, you’re beautiful and smart… and you have Jesus in your heart! Now go be the light of the world!” Those are words I say to my daughter as she heads off to school each morning. Usually, she smiles at me and says, “Mom, you always say that!” She’s right… I do. Why? Because I am speaking a blessing into…
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July is the Month of FREEBIES!
Welcome to July! I’ve got something really cool planned for you. Why? Because I like you. And because I want you to live a life filled with joy in spite of it all. I want you to see God all over your circumstances. And I want you to find freedom in being who He created you to be. Yes, you….
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5 things I don’t like about summer
It’s almost July… which means summer is in full swing! Are you having fun? Honestly, there are some things I absolutely love about summer: Lazy days… slower mornings… vacations… pool time… late nights… fun with friends… and coffee (oh wait, that’s year-round). I love hanging out with my husband and kids because they are FUN. It’s nice to have them…
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