None of us really arrive at the person we want to be. But, we should always strive to make improvements and take purposed steps from who we are to who we would like to be. One of the best ways to do this is by creating habits. Habits are simply actions we repeat without having to think about them. To take this thought a step further, the actions we take with the time we have make up our lives. If I want to make improvements in my life, a good way to begin is by creating a new habit…
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Do you ever find yourself communicating something you feel is heartfelt and sincere, while at the same time, the look on your recipient's face tells you you're not connecting with them…
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The feelings we’re feeling must move us to do something - to do things that are right and good when there is so much that’s wrong…
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In the middle of all of the craziness I don’t want to be marked by panic or fear. I want to be practicing gratitude and thanksgiving for all the things we have…
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As 2019 comes to a close, Calvin and I have been thinking about what we will focus on in 2020…
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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the kind of childhood that I want to provide for my boys. Some of this is wrapped up in wanting them to make great memories and provide a lot of the things I lacked as a kid…
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We want to feel honest and genuine with whatever we're putting out there. Here are three ways I've been able to actively avoided the slippery slope of comparison…
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As hard as these last two weeks have been, I ended up having everything I needed to get through them and so much more. I have so much to be thankful for and the provision from the Lord in my life was such a beautiful gift of grace. There has been so much loveliness and beauty mixed in all the crazy…
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Spring is here and it looks like the thick fog of sickness and winter is beginning to lift. 2019 feels like it's been filled with constant illness, reassessing, and rescheduling - which makes it feel like we've been a lot less productive than we'd hoped we would be…
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I’m so thankful for how much I’ve changed over the years. These past few months have caused me to re-evaluate how I focus my time, once again. The things I value. What I treasure. What I prioritize. What’s most important.
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Sitting in my cozy space that overlooks the front yard. Craving the springtime when I can plant little flowers around the tree outside my window. Reflecting on some personal thoughts from this week…
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Being a detail oriented person and someone who’s able to anticipate needs requires providing solutions to problems as they present themselves. If you’re going to be the kind of person who is known for providing solutions, it starts with having the right mindset…
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Life is fleeting and we want to make sure we focus on the right things at the right time. So much of life is also about whatever comes our way, but the hope is that having this foundation allows us to keep resetting…
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If you want to grow in your ability to anticipate needs you can start by learning. There are several ways we can learn for the purpose of growing our ability to anticipate needs. I’ve found the best place to start is with an attitude that desires to learn…
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Taking a moment to pause and reflect on some of the ways I'm feeling so much gratitude for this season...
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I’ve found myself deeply somber these last few days over the things going on in our country…
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When I think about creating a culture of anticipating needs in my own life, I can't help but think of the importance of creating a good network of relationships…
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One of the things I've always wanted for my family is a peaceful home. A peaceful place where we can rest, eat, dance, be productive, and retreat. I hope to create a home that's a dependable place to come back to after a long day...
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Asking "What can I do?" simply means, asking the right questions to get the most important information needed at that time to serve well. I conclude this series on Ask "What Can I Do?" by looking at friendships...
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I'm the kind of person who enjoys reflecting. My desire is to open up and share a little of my story with you. I don't intend on getting into every single detail, but as I enter my 30s I find myself reflecting on the highlights, the in-between moments, and what has ultimately brought me to where I am today..
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