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Worthy of Love: A Perfect Groom and His Imperfect Bride

    My imperfections were glaring when I met my husband. At 19, I had already been divorced from an abusive man and endured indescribable difficulties. My young son had just turned one year old, and I assumed no one would ever truly love me. There was too much in my life that made me unworthy of love….

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Relying on My Husband…Instead of Jesus

Unfortunately, it’s possible to sabotage your marriage while living as an otherwise happily married Christian woman. I know this from experience. Although I didn’t realize it at the time, I was guilty of relying on my husband for the comfort and peace that can only come from Jesus Christ. That’s an impossible expectation and when my…

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Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble {Book Review}

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): The following is a review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a copy of the product in exchange for this review and post. ABOUT THE BOOK To move…

PASSION: Salvation’s Tide is Rising {Music Review}

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): The following is a review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a digital sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. About PASSION albums: Since the…

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker {Event Review}
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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker {Event Review}

I had the privilege of attending the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker this weekend. My mom was my guest and the tickets were provided by US Family Guide in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and experiences are my own. I hadn’t been to a ballet performance since I was a child, so I…

Happy Thanksgiving! {Grace & Truth 46}

Happy Thanksgiving! {Grace & Truth 46}

Welcome to Grace & Truth Week 46! [x_accordion_item parent_id=”aboutgraceandtruth” title=”What Is Grace & Truth?”]The Grace & Truth Link-up exists to point people to Jesus! We hope this link-up will be a source of encouragement each and every week. It’s run by 8 Christian women (see below, under “Your Hosts”). If you’re a blogger our hope…

How Imperfect Motherhood is the GREATEST THING EVER! {Imperfect Moms Day 51}
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How Imperfect Motherhood is the GREATEST THING EVER! {Imperfect Moms Day 51}

    That whole thing about the apple and the tree? Yeah, it’s kinda true. This isn’t breaking news, mind you. It’s just that four times in the last week, I’ve had conversations with different people about Luke’s various idiosyncrasies. These discussions inevitably resulted in some form of, “Where does he get that?” At which…

Every Day a Birthday {Grace & Truth Week 45}

Every Day a Birthday {Grace & Truth Week 45}

Welcome to Grace & Truth Week 45! [x_accordion_item parent_id=”aboutgraceandtruth” title=”What Is Grace & Truth?”]The Grace & Truth Link-up exists to point people to Jesus! We hope this link-up will be a source of encouragement each and every week. It’s run by 8 Christian women (see below, under “Your Hosts”). If you’re a blogger our hope…

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The Hardest Part of Parenting {Imperfect Moms Day 50}

    The day my nine-month-old fell off the bed, a friend was over. We were chatting in the hallway, sorting clothes to donate. I’d set him down on his back, sure he was in a good spot. I briefly hesitated, but knew it would only be a minute or two, and satisfied myself with…