In the quiet moments between tasks, a truth has been slowly emerging in my life—one that I’ve been reluctant to face. I’m a workaholic. I always have been. And just when I convince myself I’m making progress, reality sets in. Recently, I started reading The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee. The book opens with…
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Love, Marriage, and Lawnmowers: Finding Grace in the Everyday Chaos
You know those days when everything feels like a broken lawnmower? I recently attended a church service where Pastor Donnie Edwards shared a story that really made me reflect on my own attitude as it relates to the tasks I do every single day. It was too good not to share with my fellow moms…
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Is the Man Truly Serving as the Spiritual Head of the Household?
Many households struggle today – not because of a lack of male presence, but because of a lack of true spiritual leadership from men. Recently I heard Pastor Donnie Edward’s at Legacy Baptist Church preach on 1 Corinthians 11 about this critical issue and the impact it has on Christian homes. That notion really struck…
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Saying Yes to What Matters Most
Have you ever skipped a family gathering or told a friend you couldn’t make it to their special event because work felt more important? Maybe it was overtime, a looming deadline, or just the pressure to keep climbing the ladder. I’ve been there. For the first eight years of my marriage and motherhood, I said…
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14 Ways to Show Love Without Spending a Fortune
Love is one of the greatest gifts we can share with others, and it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. While Valentine’s Day often focuses on extravagant gifts or elaborate plans, the truest expressions of love are often found in the simplest, most heartfelt gestures. True love reflects the selfless and sacrificial…
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The Luxuries of Marriage: From Private Planes to Coach Class and Back Again
Imagine boarding a private plane, where you set the schedule, skip security lines, and even make out with the pilot between stops. That was my life when I met my now husband on a flight from TXK to SLC in 2010. Flying private offered luxuries we couldn’t afford on our own, but it perfectly mirrors…
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What is Your Highest Priority in Parenting?
“What is your highest priority in parenting?” That is a question Dr. Richard Ross asked yesterday at Trinity Baptist Church as he taught on how a parent’s relationship with Christ and a parent’s relationship with their child impacts the child’s relationship with Christ in adulthood. A parent’s focus is usually on one of 3 things:…
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Your Job Is Not Your Identity
This past weekend I taught a class about how different personalities impact work environments and relationships. After the class was over both days, I had individuals stay to ask me “coincidentally” the same two questions. 1. “What happens when my identity is wrapped up in my job?” 2. “How do I fix my relationship with…
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How to Fix Broken Relationships with a Hula-Hoop, a Board, & a Splinter
What do a hula-hoop, a board, a splinter, and the Bible all have in common? They are all central to fixing the broken relationships you find yourself living in, accepting, and tolerating. More importantly, they are the key to your own self growth. James 4:1 asks one of my favorite questions in the Bible, “What…
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What a Week! What is Love?
This week has been a rough one. This week has been the greatest blessing. It really depends on where I choose to focus. I feel like I have lived an entire year within just five days. Monday, we received notification our first attempt at what looked like a 10-year iron clad lease four months ago…
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