I’ll never forget the time of preparation during my pregnancy with our firstborn daughter, Kate. I bought every book, read every article, and consumed every bit of knowledge I could on parenting. My husband and I must have talked through everything — breast or bottle, cry-it-out or hold forever, crib or bed-sharing. Out of our […]

It is no surprise that post birth our bodies change drastically. Along with that physical change comes an added spiritual change. Raising children is no small task. It has been argued that motherhood is by far one of the most important tasks on earth, because we as mothers are shaping the future leaders of the next generation! In my own heart I carry a deep conviction that these days with my little boy are meant for greater purposes— for kingdom purposes. But in order to truly grasp that and live it out, I have to put my “mom pants” on. Let me explain.

Join me in taking the “taste and see” challenge in 2016!

For years, I have read books my recent and older authors that have shaped my walk with Jesus. Having a mentor in my life has always been important in my spiritual growth, but there are several “mentors” that I have never met and will never meet. These people have mentored me through their writing and […]

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (ESV) “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” (NLT) “He must become more important, but I must become less important.” (ISV) At each New Year, resolution’s are made, plans are set in action and we dream of what could be in the […]