Blog Posts
The Chosen
There is an ad for The Chosen, that read something like "don't binge on Netflix, binge on Jesus." The Chosen is a series depicting the life of Jesus and his disciples as they traveled. Season 1 has 8 episodes which Jason and I finished last night and it was...
Broken Hallelujah
I love Christmas. I love the decorations, the lights in my home, the music, family, and friends. I've been more intentional to experience the joy of this season. But something that has been laid on my heart is remembering those around us who are not enjoying the...
Life’s Moments
A friend shared a picture of the Christmas tree her kiddos decorated that was not aesthetically pleasing. It made me smile and reminded me of the sugar cookies my mom and I baked using the recipe offered in my cookie monster book. I was in first grade and remember my...
Veteran’s Day 11/11/2019
This country is fraught with imperfections, but I am so thankful for the freedoms I have. It is with deepest gratitude that I remember all who paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families. Were it not for them, I may not have been able to write this… "There...
Obedience
Obedience is a modern-day bad word often associated with weakness yet required for redemption and faith in God. We all obey something/someone ... what is your something/someone? #Christian #obedience #Prayer #Faith #God #Godcentered #journal...
Relationship With God
My day usually starts with prayer, a study, a devotion or some combination of these things. During the week I go to my office a little early so that this time is uninterrupted. I use the top of a short bookcase to hold my office bible. My women's group is doing the...
Commercial vs Reality
Yeah (sigh) we are those people....... I know Jason is not the only one who drowns their pumpkin pie in cool whip. But let's be real, a marble-sized dollop always leaves you wanting. #Fallfood #Pumpkinspice #pumpkinpie #pumpkin #Coolwhip #keepingitreal...
Christian Example
Last week was amazing because of how spiritually nourishing it was to attend Andy Stanley's event in Lenexa, Kansas (BIG Thank you to NewSpring Church for making that possible). Jason started listening to Ravi Zacharias and shared several videos, including one with...
Starting Point
In early 2017, Jason and I starting attending NewSpring Church and soon after went through Starting Point, an 8-week course. Starting Point provided me a safe space to explore my faith journey and ask questions about Christianity. During those 8 weeks, I learned about...