Running the Race (Hebrews 12:1)
It’s here! The Holiday Season is upon us. Do you love it? Do you dread it? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of it? I’m a member of the former group. I love the holidays. For me it’s a time to regroup, come together as a family, and set apart time for a heart check. …
Do you groan at the approach of the holiday season? Maybe for some of you the idea of hanging out with family is daunting. There’s the drunken family member who can’t seem to stay sober. The sibling rivalry that refuses to cease. The tension created by the newly divorced couple and the family dynamics that …
Depression, anxiety, lack of focus, memory problems, anger, obsessiveness – how’s your brain? Hello. I’m back…for now. I believe that life with my kids has placed me in a season where I will be consistently posting inconsistently. Today I wanted to share with you about my latest find. It’s dealing with brain health. Recently, I …
What do you do when you are an introvert and perfectionist and the thought of hospitality in your home means that the planets must all be in perfect alignment? Or, maybe what holds you back from extending an invitation is different than mine. Whether it’s finances, schedules, or your opinion on the state of your …
Comparison brings out our competitive streak, which eats away at our contentment, which then starts to destroy our confidence, until we’re fighting to keep up with an unrealistic standard. Nicki Koziarz Why Her? Not only is this the title of Nicki Koziarz’s new book, it’s also a question we ask, consciously or subconsciously, when things don’t …
I recently had the privilege of reviewing the book In Bloom by Kayla Aimee. In Bloom takes the reader through the ins and outs of Kayla’s battle with insecurity. Kayla utilizes the hilarious antics of her young daughter, Scarlette, along with her own, sometimes embarrassing, past experiences to sow deep truths. The format of Kayla’s book follows …
This is my story – well not really- it’s Jamie Ivey’s, but it could be. The backstory is different. But. I, like many of you, have a story. There are parts of this story that, even though they have shaped me into who I am today, I would like to erase. It is easy to …
“No man can be a Christian who does not pray.” C.H. Spurgeon I recently had the opportunity to review The Spurgeon Journal by B&H Publishers. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was received for reviewing this book. I chose to review The Spurgeon …