It’s obvious that investing in your marriage will make you a better wife, but will it make you a better mother? I believe it can, and here I’ll share 5 reasons why investing in your marriage makes you a better mom. You might be wondering how spending time, effort, and...
Balancing Marriage, Motherhood, and Ministry
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Balancing marriage, motherhood, and ministry is no small task. All three of these roles are incredibly important, and the challenge to keep them...
5 Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Your Anniversary
Do you ever struggle with setting aside the time, money, or energy needed to celebrate your anniversary? There have been times in my 14 years of marriage that I have not felt like celebrating my anniversary, or that it's been a struggle to put the effort into a...
Summer Survival Guide for Moms: 10 Self-Care Tips
School’s out. Summer is here. The kids are going to be home with you. all. summer. long. Some moms can’t wait for these summer months, and others dread it. Either way, you’ve got to find a way to prioritize self-care during the summer months. If your kids are school...
Self Care for Moms of Intense Children: Why It Matters & How to Do It
I never imagined that I would be writing a letter to the special education director in my town. When I dreamed of becoming a mom, having a spirited and intense child was not in my plans. I didn't expect that there would be major struggles with anxiety, leaving me...
Extravagant Love in Marriage: Are You All In?
"To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken." -C.S. Lewis INCOMPATIBLE? A couple of years ago was a particularly challenging time for me and my husband. One day, we had an argument about something big. The next...
Life-Changing, Part 2: When Faith Wins
When I was 13, my life changed forever. This is my story. I originally posted this in 2012, but I’ve updated it and wanted to share it again. I hope, somehow, by sharing this, that it may encourage someone or help you in some way, if and when tragedy strikes your...
Life-Changing, Part 1: When Tragedy Strikes
When I was 13, my life changed forever. This is my story. I originally posted this in 2012, but I've updated it and wanted to share it again. I hope, somehow, by sharing this, that it may encourage someone or help you in some way, if and when tragedy strikes your...
How to Change Your Spouse… I Mean Marriage
Several years ago, I was in an unhappy marriage. My spouse was not making me happy, and I wanted him to change. We weren’t communicating effectively, and we were arguing often. Have you ever desperately wanted to change your spouse? At some point - I don’t remember...