What is there to smile about? Even on our worst day, there is so much to smile about. We can focus on what’s working or on what’s not working. Some of us, particularly the one typing this blog, have a natural propensity towards negativity but thank God for His Word that transforms us into new […]

Does it seem like maybe something’s missing? Ever feel like you just can’t quite put your finger on it but ya just feel off or they seem a little off? Today our staff and a few others got to be part of a church planting course we hosted at our church. One of my favorite […]

…has always seemed odd to me after learning the history of it. But then, it’s really just another expression of happy ANYWAY! Choosing to see the good in things. Appreciating, honoring and remembering all the lives given for what we have today. So as you eat your watermelon, hang out with friends and family, celebrating […]

Raising Champions: A Mother’s Mission This Mother’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey of raising two amazing sons—and this weekend, I get to celebrate one of them stepping into a new chapter as he marries the love of his life. I couldn’t be happier with the women my sons have chosen, and I’m […]

Do you find yourself “walking on eggshells” with someone in your life? I did not grow up in this environment so it is, honestly, the hardest environment for me to thrive in. There were no hidden landmines. They were right out in the open and everyone knew how eachother felt. That came with other things […]

I have been studying the top stress dynamics for families as my husband and I prepare for our parenting MOBgroup we will be doing this summer in our church. (MOBtown is slang for Mobile, where we live.) Thought I’d share some of it with you today… When Trust Feels Broken What it looks like: What’s […]

Fabricated Friendships or Rich Relationships? Which do you prefer? Which do you currently have? Not all connection is created equal. Some friendships are polished, filtered, and curated. They look good in pictures. They comment the right things on socials. They show up when it’s convenient. But when life cracks open? They’re nowhere to be found. […]

I Am Not Enough. Let’s Just Say It. I am not enough. Not by myself. Not on my best day. Not when I’ve checked every box and said every right thing. Ha! Like that ever happens! And neither are you. If we were enough in and of ourselves, there would have been no need for […]

Happiness that holds up in hard times A key ingredient to happiness that holds up in hard times is gratitude. Instead of noticing what’s missing, train your brain to notice what’s already there. Gratitude helps us do this. Gratitude doesn’t deny the pain. It just refuses to let pain be the loudest voice in the […]

I remember when my boys were little, people would say that the days are long but the years are fast. They would say things like, “Don’t blink. You’ll wake up and they will be getting married and having babies of their own.” I remember imagining then what times exactly like this past week and half […]