Failure to thrive in life is the inability to adapt to change. In my nearly 41 years on this planet, I am understanding more and more how true this is. It’s true as it relates to aging, parenting, relationships, career, finances, spirituality, personal growth, se... Aug 24, 2023
Mom Lessons...A Glimpse of What I've Learned Along the Way Last year on Mother’s Day, my husband and children treated me to a homemade breakfast (that they all cooked and cleaned up after), along with sweet, heartfelt cards and gifts. Needless to say, I felt ... May 11, 2023
Worry, the Thorn in Our Soil… Worry and anxiety choke our faith. A lot of us know this, but still struggle deeply with a mindset of fearful anticipation. Matthew 13:22 says the seed that falls among the thorns is like someone who ... Feb 17, 2023
Activating Faith, an Inner Muscle Have you ever been around people who talk a good game, but don’t really put action behind their words? They say all the right things, but when it comes to carrying out those words in specific actions,... Jan 19, 2023
Thanksgiving, a Perfect Time to be Empathetically Aware This time of year, as the holiday season approaches, it’s so easy to get wrapped up in our own little world. In all honesty, it’s easy to do this any time of year, but the months of November and Decem... Nov 23, 2022
Demolishing Strongholds Do you ever open your Bible and BAM…there it is…a passage you know you are supposed to read? The words seem to come alive and jump off the page saying, “Read me!!” This doesn’t happen to me all the ti... Sep 8, 2022
We All Have a "Something" What I’ve come to realize through my life coaching practice…. That yes, we are all different, but more importantly we are all the same. I spend hours at a time, multiple times a week talking to all ki... Jul 27, 2022
A Philippians 4:13 Kind of Mindset “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This is what Philippians 4:13 says. I have always loved this verse, and now do, even more so, as it has become the favorite verse of my 11-year... Jun 8, 2022
MY MOTHER'S DAY TRIBUTE As Mother’s Day approaches, I think about the person who taught me how to be a mom- my own mother, and I think about the two people who allow me to celebrate this holiday every year- my two sons. I ca... May 6, 2022
PRACTICE PEACE The other day I read something that resonated with me on a deep level. It said, “To have peace, we must practice peace.” My immediate reaction was, “Wow, that is so true.” If you think about it, every... Apr 4, 2022
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT IN THE CAR? What are you thinking about in the car? That’s a funny question, right? But in this fast-paced world, we rarely have any time to ourselves. Most of us are on responsibility overload, meaning our plate... Feb 23, 2022
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL & IT'S OK FOR OUR KIDS TO SEE IT As a mother of two young boys, I have often felt pressure to be “perfect” for them. I think if we are all honest with ourselves, most parents feel this from time to time; maybe some feel it all the ti... Jan 21, 2022