I don’t know about you, but one of the ways that I can easily slip into a rut of feeling less-than-exceptional is coming up with new dinner ideas. When a busy day comes, and I add picky eaters to the mix, I am always happy to find a go-to meal that is easy, actually contains […]
Beautiful in God’s Time + Giveaway
My life is a series of stories that have taken a lot longer to conclude than I pictured when I they were just dreams. I ended up taking the five-year plan to graduate with my Bachelor’s degree after changing my major three times and transferring colleges once. I didn’t meet the love of my life […]
Be Still, Say No, and Know that He is God
I’m taking a different approach to today’s Quest for a Happy Haven post. I’m sharing part of my story to finding true happiness through simplicity in my life. I am not in any way saying that my story is the standard all should follow to be in God’s will. Each of us have different callings, […]
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 […]
BFF-less {Guest Post}
Today I welcome Sarah from In Total Disarray. Sarah and I met through blogging a few months ago, and God has really used her to encourage me on many occasions. Won’t you take time to encourage her as she shares one aspect of friendship that she continues to work through in this journey through life? […]
The Sweetness of Amish Friendship Bread
I awoke early last Monday with an energy unusual for me. It was Amish Friendship Bread making day, and I had a friend to whom I wanted to deliver it. As I got out the ingredients and began the process of preparing my new starter bags, I couldn’t help but think about the beauty behind […]
Why I’m Celebrating This Easter
Good Friday. Such an interesting title for the most unjust and tragic day in all of earth’s history. Yet it can be good because of what Christ’s death accomplished. Today, I’m celebrating because of what the sacrifice of Jesus’ life accomplished for me. Even more so, I’m celebrating because of what His defeat of death […]
The Quest for a Happy Haven: 10 Minute Clean-up Challenge
I have come to realize that one of the reasons I sometimes find my house in complete disarray is because I let the collective mess overwhelm me. I look around and I think, “No way can I get all of this under control in one short hour while my 2 year old naps” (or pretends […]
Not My Average Easter
Photo Credit Sometimes it seems that holidays come and go without making much of a difference. I eat more candy and big meals, give and receive a few presents, and before I know it, it’s history. This started bothering me a few years ago as I put effort and joy into decorating for Thanksgiving and […]
Easter Activities for Kids
I’m really excited about this Easter! On Monday, I’m planning to be brutally honest about struggles I’ve had in the past about making Easter – and other holidays – intentionally special in my own heart. Thankfully, I serve a God who cares enough about me to convict me of my sin. One of the ways […]