I find it equally humorous and humbling to realize the difference in perspective I’ve gained since becoming a mother. I just don’t believe it’s possible to truly NOT judge a parent whose child is throwing a screaming fit in the grocery store until you are that parent. As we plod through the toddler years and […]
The Quest for a Happy Haven
Here’s the deal. I am not an organization queen. I am so unsure of whether or not a paint color or new arrangement of furniture looks good that I get at least 15 different opinions before I commit to it. I currently have playdough stuck in my carpet and don’t know what my dresser looks […]
Rising from the Pit of Mediocrity + Giveaway!
If you’re new to this site, thanks so much for stopping by! I would love to have you as a part of this humble little community of women who want to find the exceptional power of God in our otherwise average lives. If you would like to receive updates when I add new posts, you […]
Meditation Monday: Encourage One Another
I’m blown away at how God divinely places women in my life just when I need each unique friendship. It’s a beautiful thing, and I’m humbled as I examine how each of the ladies I gratefully consider my friends have touched me in her own special way at just the right time. One of those […]
Five Minute Friday: Empty
It’s time for Five Minute Friday! It’s so much fun to free write for five minutes about the same topic as dozens of other women and then go check out what others are saying. How can we relate? What can we learn from each other? Thank you, Lisa Jo, for hosting such a wonderful, special […]
Free Advice Anyone?
Today I am honored to be guest posting at When You Rise. It’s a phenomenal blog that deals with parenting issues and also shares ideas for teaching God’s Word to our children. It’s written by my good friends Jen and Desiré. They’re both amazing women who encourage my heart in real life as well as […]
Refocused on the Purpose of Exceptionally Average
Six months ago, I fumbled through the steps one must take to start a blog. I knew it was something God called me to do, but the details were still hazy. All I knew was the title that has yet to blow anyone away. Exceptionally Average What’s to love about a name like that? Isn’t […]
10 Ironic Facts About Average
Photo Credit 1. Average isn’t popular, yet the majority of us are average in something – otherwise average wouldn’t be average. 2. By accepting that we are average, then we can also accept that we relate to others. Wouldn’t life be so much happier if we would just accept that we are not alone in […]
Feelings on a Monday
As I bid Monday goodbye, I sigh a deep sigh, and I allow myself to admit the feelings that have eaten at me as the day trudged by. I feel… Uninspired when I want to be encouraging. Impatient when I would rather be showing love. Overwhelmed by the to-do list I haven’t even had to […]
Meditation Mondays: God is Near
Loneliness rested upon my heart. Yet again, it threatened to take over all of me. “Is there no one, God?” “Yes, my child, I AM the One.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lies whispered into my ear. “Believe us. Dwell on what we have to say.” I cry out again, and I hear Him answer, “Believe the Truth. I […]