This desire for community was apparent within my family, my friendships, and even those I had the opportunity to work with, but it seemed like I was came up short. I questioned myself often about whether I was giving off some strange vibe or if I wasn't fully open enough.
Read MoreMotherhood often reveals the areas within me that must be refined.
Read MoreTaking five minutes to talk about the middle.
Read MorePursuing my passions doesn't end because I am a homeschooling mom, and pursuing yours shouldn't end either. I've found that being intentional gives me room to do the things that bring me joy like writing, designing, and creating.
Read MoreHave you chose your word for 2017? My words generally choose me. Embrace was no different, and I am looking forward to how I will embrace all parts of myself in 2017.
Read MoreI never really intended to be a "blogger", but as 2016 began it was brought to my attention that I desired to do more as a writer which caused me to work more diligently on my blog.
Read MoreReflecting on 2016, and all that I am grateful for including family, friends, and opportunities.
Read MoreIt's been a little over four years since I started reading the Bible regularly. I have always been a NIV fan because of the writing style, but when the NKJV Study Bible became available for review through BookLookBloggers.com I knew it was time to get out of my comfort zone and give the NKJV a try since I really needed a Study Bible. It didn't hurt that the Bible is my favorite color, teal.
Read MoreA Woman of Strength and Purpose ffers encouragement and guidance for the strong-willed woman. Oftentimes the term "strong-willed" is seen as a negative characteristic in people, but Cynthia Ulrich Tobias shares practical ways for using the nature of the strong-willed woman for good.
Read MoreAs a child, I didn't like my name. It stemmed from many things.
Read MoreIt's been three weeks since I stepped out and attended my first blogging conference and left my family for more than a day. I am so happy that I took the plunge and did something that I once only dreamed of doing. I remember when I first started blogging in 2009 there were quite a few popular conferences like Blogher and Blogalicious, and hundreds of women were sharing all over the place gems that they gained from the workshops.
Read More5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy by Sheila Walsh is a devotional. There are 50 devotions that make up this refreshing book. All of the devotions are joy based. The purpose of this particular title in the 5 Minute with Jesus series is to help the reader seek and find joy in all circumstances. There isn’t any wonder why I decided to review it in this season of my life.
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