One thing I’m growing to appreciate the older I get is the fact that, like it or not, more comfortable or less, change is part of what we do as people. I think, as much as many of us resist the idea of change, we all have a deep-down desire to change something about ourselves […]
Encouragement for Moms to Remember
My good friend Mandie was kind enough to wrap up this month of motherhood on the blog with a powerful reminder to all of us bearing the honorable, challenging privilege that it is to be a mom. I’m confident you will find encouragement in her words as with all of the other fantastic guest posts […]
A Box of Chalk + Giveaway
She has no idea I’m sharing this until she reads it, but I have to tell you that Ashley applied what she talks about in this post to me in many ways last week. First off, she wrote this post for me when I asked for guest posters. She also rearranged our playdate plans and […]
The Heartbeat of Hope (On potty -training strong-willed children)
I’m happily welcoming back Ashley today. Her words give hope to this mama of a not-quite-completely potty trained boy, and I’ve a feeling I’m not alone. ~Kelly Photo Credit Several weeks ago, I really thought I’d never see this day. My strong-willed son pooped in the potty for the fifth time this week, AND stayed […]
For When It Feels Easier to Just be Swallowed Up
I’d be lying if I said that going from being a somewhat normal woman to a one-handed, more-clumsy-than-usual, completely-dependent-on-others one is no big deal to me. I know it could be so much worse, and I am grateful for the generosity and love that has been shown to me since the unhappy moment when I […]
Mothering Gone Awry {Guest Post}
I’m really excited to have my Aunt Kim guest posting on the blog today. She has raised three outstanding children who were my best friends growing up. Kim has not only been a great example of a good mother, but she’s also invested in the lives of women in her community by hosting in-home Bible […]
The Touchy Feely Feelings Behind Food Allergies {Guest Post}
Motherhood definitely has it’s challenges. This blog is about being able to relate when you feel alone as well as moving past the yucky feelings of being “average.” As unifying as motherhood can be to women, certain aspects of it can be equally isolating. I’m grateful to my friend Amber for sharing a bit of […]
Mommy Moments {Guest Post}
My dear friend Melissa has been kind enough to share her story with us today. I met Melissa at the beginning of my teaching career when she became my mentor. From that relationship, she’s become my sister as we’ve shared our hearts, laughed until we’ve cried, and then cried until we laughed. I love her […]
Marriage is about Unraveling {Guest Post}
I know you will find joy in reading today’s post! My friend Ashley is kind enough to share a little about what she’s learned about the delicate art of patching up the rough times in marriage. May you be encouraged! I also highly recommend you check out her blog, Little Pieces of Ordinary. Photo Credit […]
Don’t Lose Faith, Weary Encourager
Encouragement is one of the core foundations for friendship. I believe God equips each of us to encourage those around us, but let’s be honest: sometimes it can be exhausting and we don’t always see immediate results. Thankfully, God has left no life situation unaddressed in His Word. Join me over at Sisters in […]