Grateful
There are moments when this season of life is so sweet that I feel my heart will explode if I don’t tell someone about it. I am so grateful, especially … Continue reading Grateful
Category: women
Are You Tired, or Are You Weary? Why the Difference Matters to God.
Work, Work, Work I worked as a maid during my first year in college, and it was a year in which I wasn’t just bone-tired, I was weary. This is … Continue reading Are You Tired, or Are You Weary? Why the Difference Matters to God.
Is this Really Your Life? Social Media Makes Me Feel Like a Saggy, Old Disaster
Is this really your life? This is how I feel about all of the gorgeous, carefully tousled, perfectly lit photos I come across on social media. On some level, I … Continue reading Is this Really Your Life? Social Media Makes Me Feel Like a Saggy, Old Disaster
I’m Not (Instagram) Worthy!
I have taken a unflinching evaluation of my life and I have come to a conclusion. I am not Instagram worthy. I am neither witty enough nor succinct enough for … Continue reading I’m Not (Instagram) Worthy!
Mother’s Day and The Broken Road
Mother’s Day. For the moms who can’t slap #blessed on everything- this is for you. Motherhood. I have been doing this gig for 22 years now- 5 kids of my … Continue reading Mother’s Day and The Broken Road
Pain with a Purpose (and the perils of Spring sports season)
This week I have driven one thousand miles in three afternoons without ever leaving the boundaries of my small town (or at least it feels like it). What I do … Continue reading Pain with a Purpose (and the perils of Spring sports season)
Should Christians Care About Refugees?
Refugee…policies, politics, and Presidential orders. But what about Christians and refugees? Back at the end of 2016, a video went viral of the moment a Sudanese refugee was reunited with … Continue reading Should Christians Care About Refugees?
Netflix? Chocolate? Nah, Forgive.
You have to be kidding me! Ever felt like that? You come face to face with betrayal so outrageous that you are just left a little bit shell shocked for … Continue reading Netflix? Chocolate? Nah, Forgive.
Jesus Calling: My Guest Blog Post
My oldest daughter is graduating from high school in 5 days. I am stunned how quickly the last eighteen years have slipped through my fingers. Recently, the good people at … Continue reading Jesus Calling: My Guest Blog Post
Beautiful Imperfection
For just a moment, I remembered it- the image of my perfect life. Manicured lawn. My home- clutter free, clean, well decorated…serene. Well-behaved, responsible children who are, you know, keeping … Continue reading Beautiful Imperfection
My New Article at MTL Magazine
I have a new article over at MTL magazine. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, please check it out! http://mtlmagazine.com/article/project-restoration-soul/
Legacy
Never are my mother and grandmother nearer to me than the moments I spend in my kitchen cooking southern comfort food. The food of the south is more than cuisine, … Continue reading Legacy