A unusual peaceful moment. Not exactly sure how we managed to capture it on film. I haven’t written much about what it’s been like raising twins. And honestly, now that they’re 14 (and our oldest is 17) it’s really not that bad. But just tonight, a dear friend sent me a FB message that said: […]
5 Ways That Finishing the School Year is Just Like Mile 20 of a Marathon
This will just take a second. And I’m not the first to notice this. My friend, Jen Hatmaker’s (OK so we’re not really friends but she lives in TX and I think we have mutual friends and one time she spoke at our church), iconic viral post from last year says it great. But I’m […]
5 Tips For Working and Parenting and Not Losing Your Mind
OK, I edited this post to add this video first. Because if you’re struggling with your work/home/life/God’s calling stuff, you should watch this first. I have been a full-time working mom for almost a decade. When I started, my oldest was going into 2nd grade and my twins were just starting kindergarten. I realize many […]
So Today, I saw a Turtle
Today on my run there was this turtle. I run by a beautiful park and seeing a turtle is not really that unusual. This, however, was no ordinary turtle. This is not my turtle. But it looks a lot like my turtle. I first noticed her because a couple of women who were walking their […]
3 Days in!! How ya doing??
We are 3 days in to our 5K a Day in May challenge!! Some fun things have happened this week and if you’ve been reading my other, more serious posts you know that this girl needs some fun in her life!! #5KaDayinMay selfie! Woohoo! We have a hashtag! Well, I don’t know if it’s “ours” […]
Only Human
That song (by Christina Perri) won’t stop playing and replaying in my head. And every time it comes on the radio, I start to cry. I’m only human. And I bleed when I fall down. I’m only human. And I crash and I break down. I’m there, Friends. I’ve been there for awhile, in fact. […]
That Big Bad Wolf Called Discouragement
I have been struggling with discouragement. And it sucks. Have you ever been discouraged? Like Eeyore discouraged? Like why do I bother, I’m not appreciated and I just want to hide under the covers discouraged? And besides, why bother attaching my tail again when it’s just going to fall off again anyway? It’s different than […]
Performance Anxiety
“My biggest fear is that I’ll get to heaven and hear Jesus say that there was so much more he had for me to do. I don’t want to miss it.” My sweet friend sat across from me as we discussed what God was saying to us on retreat. I paused for a moment. Something […]
5 Lessons I learned This Week
Crazy busy around here right now. We’re gearing up for Holy Week and since my day job is as a pastor at a large church (not the main pastor, just a helper pastor;) that means lots of hours and lots of hectic. Yes, it will be joyous and yes, if you’re one of those who […]