One thing I love about the internet is all the people who are joining in conversations and sharing each other’s ideas. It’s a way to encourage your friends far and wide, to learn new things, and to be challenged to grow. So here’s to sharing the love! Lauren and Danielle are from my hometown.… Read More Sharing the Love
When I agreed to host a small group at my house, I was looking forward mostly to fellowship with other Christian women. I’ve been craving friendships like I had in Plainfield, where I made my faith my own and learned what adulthood really is. Deep spiritual connection is even harder to find than friendship. Ask and ye… Read More Peace Like a River
This is the kind of night it’s been, and I feel so defeated. After almost two solid years of being a working mom, I just can’t get the hang of it. I’m mentally and emotionally drained at the end of the day, and I’ve got very little to offer the two most important people in… Read More Leaning on Grace
A few weeks ago, I was able to mark off #16 on my #30Before30 list…that is, “See a great concert.” I’m not an expert on musical greatness, but in my opinion, The Rend Collective did not disappoint. (Driving to The Underground – Fall 2014) As I stood there with my arms raised, singing my heart out,… Read More It Won’t Always Be This Way
As a teen/young adult, I was super serious. My friends called me “Mom” way more times than I should say. I mean, not that being a mom is uncool (I am one now, and I think I’m pretty fly at it), but they usually meant I was overprotective and domestic…Translation: Not fun. Something about the… Read More How I Handle Things as a “Grown Up”
