Seasons are part of the natural rhythm of life - necessary and important. Each season holds its own joys and its own trials. There is always opportunity to grow and to learn. Seasons shape us and change us. The writer of Ecclesiastes tells us that "there is a time for every matter under heaven".... to mourn and dance, to keep and to throw away, to weep and laugh, to be born and to die. Seasons. A phrase I hear frequently among moms of littles when discussing their struggle to spend time studying Scripture is "Thank goodness God understands the season I'm in." Indeed raising small children is a unique and…

If there was a theme for the year 2020 it seemed to be "vision" - 20/20 vision, but that perfectly clear vision became extremely blurred when COVID-19 appeared... What is it that is making this current situation seem so extra frightening? I think it's the loss of the illusion that we are somehow in control.

It’s been a rally long time since I’ve had the time, motivation or inspiration to write. As I’ve spent some time pondering our current circumstances, I’ve realized that the title and sub themes I created for this blog years ago perfectly address the way I’m feeling now. When My Feet Hit the Floor “Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor the devil says ‘Oh no! She’s up!” I chose this title and quote because it motivates me everyday to get up, rise up and do something of value. Does this still apply when we are quarantined? with nowhere to go? What do we do all…

I have a couple of confessions to make...

Friendships are great. Friendships are important. We were created for community and relationship. We were not designed to live life alone and isolated. I'm all about having close friends and loving people. So, why do I find I have such a hard time using the word "tribe" to describe my friends?

A couple of months ago I sat across the table in a small coffee shop with a woman I had just met for the very first time. It was kind of like an interview, but not for a job. We talked about my life as a mom; my marriage; my strengths and my weaknesses; my experiences and upbringing. Towards the end of our conversation she just looked at me and said, "I have a word from God for you." The word is 'Listen.'"

I am not enough. I am not enough for my kids. I am not enough for my husband. I am not skinny enough. I am not pretty enough. I am not nice enough. I am not __[fill in the blank]__ enough. I'm just not. I know the more popular mantra is "I am enough," but the truth is I'm not.  I am not enough for all the people in my life.  I am not good enough at all the things.  I never will be.  And I shouldn't want to be.