I've been thinking a lot about home lately. Yes, we are knee deep in home renovation projects, but my thoughts run deeper than that. As much as I like to talk about contentment, sometimes I'm just not. Contentment is a choice. Whether I'm living in a tent or in a mansion, God's call on my … Continue reading Embrace Your Home
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Letting Go of Materialism for the Sake of Our Children
Hair color and lots of make up. Dooney & Bourke bags. Many trips to Kohl's and Belk. New cars every few years. These are a few of the things I've given up over time. In the beginnings of my Christian walk, I was worldly. Worldly and materialistic. These two things are quite the combination! We … Continue reading Letting Go of Materialism for the Sake of Our Children
Rethinking Our Mortgage Plans
After having our ninth child, our house has seemed to have grown smaller. Baby gear fills an entire corner of our living room, and our bedroom is filled with newborn clothing and accessories. Despite being on a mission to pay off our house, I started looking at properties for sale on my phone last week. … Continue reading Rethinking Our Mortgage Plans
This is What He’s Put Before Us
Today is The Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year for some. Over the past ten days or so, I've been reflecting on my life and ways I can make some changes to better serve God. We've been on quite the roller coaster ride over the past three years. We've moved twice while … Continue reading This is What He’s Put Before Us
Resting in My Role as Wife and Mother
Being a wife and mother is the most blessed "job" in the world in my opinion. There is nowhere that I would rather be than with my family! Right now we are enjoying the season of winter. To an extent, our lives have slowed down. It is so nice to spend dark evening cuddled under … Continue reading Resting in My Role as Wife and Mother
